Wisconsin · Unknown Co.

Chippewa River

 · 1 mi · Class 

Optimal: 2650–7900 CFS · USGS #05365500

10,600CFS

7.80 ft gauge height

Above Optimal

↓Falling slowly (-100 cfs/hr)(-100 in 3h)

Avg flow: 5,263 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05365500

Private

Located about 8 miles northwest of Chippewa Falls, at the junction of County Highway Y and Highway 178, this short reach of river is class II and class III pool-drop rapids, requiring intermediate to advanced skill level. Releases into the original river channel (otherwise substantially dewatered between the dam and Xcel Energy's Jim Falls Hydro Plant) take place for two full months in spring (from April 1st to May 31st, for Sturgeon spawning) when this reach should run a constant 850 cfs, while summer releases (four times annually in July and August during the six year evaluation perio

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