Submit a New Trip| State | Missouri | ||||||
| River | Salt River | ||||||
| Notes | Salt River trips below the Clarence Cannon Dam Reregulation Pool vary greatly depending on power generation schedules, release of excess flood water, and the reregulation water level itself. Tentative power generation schedules can be found online or by calling 417.881.8772. The corps can be reached directly at 573.735.4097 (Mark Twain Lake) or 314.331.8342 / 800.432.1208 (Saint Louis District). It is best to call in the morning to ensure the tentative schedule will be followed. While there is nearly always enough water to float without dragging, there is almost no current except during power generation. | ||||||
| Links | Duck Duck Go Search A Paddler's Guide to Missouri A Float Trip Blog from the Midwest KML | ||||||
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| Date | Start | End | Distance | Condition | Gauge | Discharge | Height | Fishing | Details | |
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 | 2015-07-31 | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | High | Center (05507800) | 9420 | 12.73 | None | None Ballard, PaigeBallard, Webb Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Hays, Chloe Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Lichtenberg, Brady Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo Zappala, Gianna  The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates of Cannon Dam and also generating power. We easily did this stretch in 2 1/2 hours without stopping. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800)Discharge: 9420 Height: 12.73  Source: Edmond |
| 2019-07-25 | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | High | Center (05507800) | 3210 | 7.57 | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Ince, Hunter Jensen, Braden Richards, Megan Smith, Andy Smith, Ayla Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates but also started generating water at noon. The siren didn't sound but Brianne said she heard the turbines start up. The water was flowing well until about two miles from the take out where it slowed considerably, presumably because of the influence of the re-regulation dam (we've noticed this in past years, too). USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800)Discharge: 3210 Height: 7.57 Source: Edmond |
| 2014-07-28 | Bluff View | Rt H | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles6.4 | Good | Center (05507800) | 3140 | 7.49 | None | None Bowe, Michelle Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Some water was released from the re-regulation dam during this time, including right after we passed under the Rt A bridge. Because of the release of water, the gauge level varied widely (from 1400 cfs to nearly 8000 cfs). USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800)Discharge: 3140 Height: 7.49 Source: Edmond |
| 2017-07-25 | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | Center (05507800) | 190 | 2.62 | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Luebrecht, Olivia Williamson, Lucy Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim Power generation started a little before the scheduled date and carried us down the river just fine. The water was cool and refreshing and most of the kids spent the better part of the day floating downstream in their jackets instead of in their boats. There is a long, slow pool near the end of the trip, between "Grass Island" and the takeout, about a mile further downstream. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800)Discharge: 190 Height: 2.62 Source: Edmond |
| 2016-07-28 | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | Center (05507800) | 88 | 2.11 | None | None Ballard, Paige Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Zappala, Gianna Cannon Dam was generating, but only in the afternoon. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800)Discharge: 88 Height: 2.11 Source: Edmond |
| 2016-07-26 | See Spillway | Cincinnati Road | Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 | Good | Center (05507800) | 77 | 2.05 | None | None Ballard, Christina Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Camryn Ince, Hunter Ince, Jessica Luebrecht, Olivia Mills, Jerri Ann Mills, Kevin Smith, Andy Smith, Benson Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Cannon Dam was generating in the afternoon. We hit the wave of water, which moved along at 3+ mph for most of the day. Towards the end, the current subsided, probably because we were close to the re-regulation dam. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data:Center (05507800)Discharge: 77 Height: 2.05 Source: Edmond |
| 2021-07-21 | Bluff View | Indian Camp | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7 | High | New London (05508000) | 9490 | 11.21 | None | None Edmond, Brian Osborn, Daniel Osborn, Hannah The access below the reregulation dam was closed but we took the foot path to the river and put in there. This might have taken a bit off this trip distance but not much. We pushed off about 1230 hours and took out at 1740 hours. At the end, we found an exhausted and nearly drowned groundhog that we gently put up in the vegetation. S/he couldn't even move from the boat ramp. This was Daniel and Hannah's first float trip as newlyweds! USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000)Discharge: 9490 Height: 11.21 Source: Edmond |
| 2019-07-14 | Indian Camp | Bailey Bridge | Total trip distance: 10.4 miles10.4 | High | New London (05508000) | 7720 | 9.73 | None | None Trantham, Megan No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000) Discharge: 7720 Height: 9.73 Source: Trantham |
| 2015-07-27 | Bluff View | Indian Camp | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7 | High | New London (05508000) | 7390 | 9.76 | None | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Luebrecht, Olivia Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb The water was flowing from the beginning of this trip. We made this distance in 6 1/2 hours with minimal stops for swimming and resting. USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000)Discharge: 7390 Height: 9.76 Source: Edmond |
| 2014-07-28 | Rt H | Indian Camp | Total trip distance: 18.7 miles12.3 | Good | New London (05508000) | 1200 | 4.46 | None | None Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Grote, Bob Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Although we had normal water much of the afternoon, the pulse of water from power generation helped us through the latter part of the day. USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000)Discharge: 1200 Height: 4.46 Source: Edmond |
| 2016-06-10 | Shanks | Mississippi River | Total trip distance: 6.2 miles4.6 | Good | New London (05508000) | 39 | 2.53 | Poor | None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Storts, Amy Jo There was no current on the Salt River at all. At times, we were paddling against the wind. If we had a straight tail wind, or there was a flow, the trip would have been much better. USGS Gauge Data:New London (05508000)Discharge: 39 Height: 2.53 Source: Edmond |
A total of 11 rows are displayed.
| Miles | 106.1 |
| Trips | 10 |
| People | 38 |
| Dates | 10 |
| Years | 6 |
| Months | 2 |
| Rows | 11 |
| Sources | 2 |
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