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Millrace rapids saluda river
Millrace Rapids is a popular kayaking playspot, located on the Lower Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina.
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History
The rapids are a result of the Saluda River running over the remains of a twice-dynamited coffer dam.
Features
Events and Competitions
Safety Concerns
Because the lower Saluda is flow-controlled by a hydroelectric dam (operated by SCANA), the water level can change rapidly. There is a warning system in place that consists of a series of sirens and strategically placed markers.
References
Millrace Rapids Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA