Des Moines, Iowa, US

Breens (PnP)

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA
usgs-05480500	500 - 7000 cfs	III	00h51m	432 cfs (rc= -0.2 )
	Too low for any real whitewater? (Do you have info on these flows? Add a comment or report!) Gauge (4190 sq.mi. drainage) lies just under 5 miles downstream, so should quite accurately reflect actual flows here.

River Description

The feature is formed by a 90 ft long ledge on river left with an eddy on the left. It has a slight "smile" with the river right half angling slightly downstream. The left half is more perpendicular to the current. At 4000 cfs we were able to ferry over to mid feature and drop into the hole from the downstream side. At this level the hole is about 2' deep measured from the top of the foam pile and 4' from the top of the ledge with a wide trough.

From the center to surfer's right, the hole is moderately sticky. A static side surf here will take some effort to get out. One can easily ender out or exit upside down.

It's a fast, bouncy ride but too shallow for cartwheels or loops. With higher water these moves may become possible.

To Get There:
Head north on Hwy.169 from Hwy.20 to Co. D-14 north of Ft Dodge. Head east on D-14 and turn left on the dirt road just before crossing the Des Moines R. In a couple blocks there'll be a pull-out in the trees next to the river. Paddle upstream a couple hundred yards.