Class I Ontonagon River, MI
Ewen Carry Down to Victoria Dam
A large branch of river when beginning it may be slow and muddy with a clay bottom but after enteing the west branch the water becomes faster and more rocky. rivers.gov
Section Details
| Trip Length | Full Day, 20.0 Miles |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | No |
| Manager | Private, Upper Peninsula Power Company |
| Wild & Scenic | Yes |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information | https://www.rivers.gov/river/ontonagon |
| River Flow Information |
https://www.uppco.com/our-company/helping-the-environment/efforts/hydroelectrical/hydrodata/ This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam. The West Branch of the Ontanagon River offers a challenging mile plus of rapids in the normally dewatered reach downstream of Victoria Falls Dam. A guaranteed minimum flow April through June: is usually exceeded by the reported water level combines flow through and outside the plant. |
