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Beech Fork - 4) KY 49 Bridge to Rubble Dam (Whitewater Park) at 31E Bridge (7.8 miles)
Beech Fork, Kentucky, US |
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4) KY 49 Bridge to Rubble Dam (Whitewater Park) at 31E Bridge (7.8 miles) (Bardstown Whitewater Park Section)
| Usual Difficulty | I(III) (for normal flows) |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.8 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 1 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 6 fpm |
Rubble Dam
Rubble Dam
Photo of Future Whitewater Park by Spalding Hurst taken 2/05 @ 700cfs
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEECH FORK AT BARDSTOWN, KY | ||||
| usgs-03301000 | 1 - 5000 cfs | I(III) | 00h57m | 1150 cfs (rc= 0.2 ) |
River Description
An extremely winding river, Beech Fork is runnable from November to early June. Treelined and
having mud banks of varying steepness while flowing over a mud bottom, the Beech Fork snakes
through modest knobs, past distilleries, and on to the broad, gently rolling farm plains of
Boston. Other hazards to navigation include numerous brush islands, deadfall, and some
logjams.
Currently the Bardstown Boaters are working with the
City of Bardstown on getting a whitewater feature created at the rubble dam of the Beech Fork.
You can learn more about this effort at the Whitewater Park Section of the Bardstown
Boaters website.
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Last Updated: 2011-04-08 20:19:24
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4) KY 49 Bridge to Rubble Dam (Whitewater Park) at 31E Bridge (7.8 miles), Beech Fork Kentucky, US (mobile)