Millrace Rapids


Millrace Rapids is a popular kayaking playspot, located on the Lower Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina.

History

The rapids are a result of the Saluda River running over the remains of a twice-dynamited coffer dam.

Features

Because the lower Saluda is flow-controlled by a hydroelectric dam, the water level can change rapidly. There is a warning system in place that consists of a series of sirens and strategically placed markers.