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Power Generation - Big Creek Hydro
Whitewater Tied for First Reach

San Joaquin River -Fresno County, CA

The reach commonly referred to as Tied For First begins below Mammoth Pool Reservoir and ends at Mammoth Pool Powerhouse. The length of the reach is approximately 7 miles. Tied for First is class V and has many large drops which will require scouting and portaging which is difficult in this reach. Based on limited off-river flow observations, the reach is boated by advanced kayakers at flows upto 1,500 cfs. At flows between 1,500 and 2,200 cfs, the reach is boated by expert and elite kayakers only. We have no knowledge of raft runs of this reach.

To get to the put in, from the town of North Fork, take County Road 225 east approximately 5 miles to the junction with Primary Forest Route 81. Turn left on Primary Forest Route 81 going approximately 35 miles to Forest Road 6S25. Turn right on Forest Road 6S25 going approximately 5 miles to Mammoth Pool Dam. 

CURRENT FLOWS
Detailed Information
River Segment Mammoth Pool Reservoir to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse
Classification
(Difficulty)
V
Season Spring
Flow (cfs)* < 1,500 cfs, Intermediate/Advanced
Run Length 6 miles
Put In Below Mammoth Pool Dam
Take Out Mammoth Pool Powerhouse
Shuttle 35 miles, 90 minutes
Average Gradient 97 fpm (80 fpm - 130 fpm)
Gage Not yet available
Source Runoff/Mammoth Pool Reservoir spill
Topo Maps Mammoth Pool Dam
Geology Granite

*This is an estimate only and is based on limited off-river flow observations.

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