Last updated: 6/28/2011
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River/Stream: Cedar River

Location: Charles City, Floyd County

Owner: City of Charles City

Height: formerly 7 ft.
 
Length: 260 ft.

Hazards: remediated dam
 
Warning Signs:
 
Portage options: Do not paddle or float over the dam above the whitewater area. Dangerous recirculations and life threatening currents may exist there. Take-out on the right above the Main Street Dam.
 
Comments: In 2011 the City of Charles City completed a project that remediated low head dam hazards at the former lower/beauty dam. Objectives of the project included improved fish habitat and expanded opportunities for safer river recreation. Click here to see pictures of the dam before remediation and redevelopment.
 
Links:
Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park
Kayak Charles City Webcam
 
Charles City Whitewater