White (Bayfield/Ashland)

B) Hwy. 112: Dam to Powerhouse (0.25-0.43 mile)

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Rob Smage
Rob Smage

Jul 17, 2016


I included a look at this section as part of a 2016 Memorial Weekend outing. As shown in photos uploaded and linked into features/rapids detail, at a gauge reading while I was there of 660 cfs (below the powerplant at the end of the bypassed/boatable reach), this looked very boatable . . . even a bit meaty/juicy in places. (I didn't boat it since it was late in the day and I was eager to get someplace for dinner.)

Rob Smage
Rob Smage

May 28, 2016


Smoothest down the middle, a bit dicey (depending upon flow) to the left.

Rob Smage
Rob Smage

May 28, 2016


Very similar to the second ledge sequence, with the likely 'best' route down the middle, and potentially sticky ledge/holes to river-left.

JL
John Lagow

Mar 21, 2011


Thomas Bernard at the put in. The eddy and hole below the dam are very powerful.

JL
John Lagow

Mar 20, 2011


Looking down on the White from the Dam