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Coosa RiverJordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exit
A popular upper Coosa tailwater reach from below Jordan Dam to the first documented public exit at Corn Creek Park, with River Falls and Moccasin Gap features.
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A popular upper Coosa tailwater reach from below Jordan Dam to the first documented public exit at Corn Creek Park, with River Falls and Moccasin Gap features.
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Put-in
Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in (US 231 water-entry edge)Jordan Dam tailwater access is below the dam; never enter the dam exclusion area.
Take-out
Corn Creek Park public river access (water-entry edge)Corn Creek and Gold Star are public exits shown on the city map; verify current parking and carry to water.
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Access caveats
- Jordan Dam tailwater access is below the dam; never enter the dam exclusion area.
- Corn Creek and Gold Star are public exits shown on the city map; verify current parking and carry to water.
- Commercial outfitter landings require permission and are not included as public access.
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- USGS 02411600 stage and Alabama Power releases
- River Falls, Moccasin Gap, Pipeline and Wetumpka Falls
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| Gauge site | Coosa River at Wetumpka, AL |
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| Preferred range | 4000.00 ft to 6000.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2000.00 ft |
| High threshold | 10000.00 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | City of Wetumpka Coosa River Whitewater Map |
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- Named reach and accessJordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exit; approximately 5.2 miles
The City of Wetumpka whitewater map identifies the Jordan Dam tailwater, Corn Creek Park and Gold Star Park as the public access chain. Coosa River Adventures corroborates the popular Wetumpka corridor and feature sequence.
- Gauge check recorded during route review2,000 cfs low operational cue; 4,000–6,000 cfs preferred planning band; 10,000 cfs upper review cue
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- Direct gaugeUSGS 02411600 Coosa River at Wetumpka
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- Safety and campingClass II–III features, public exits, day-use only
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What water level is best for the Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exit route on the Coosa River?
Paddle Today watches Coosa River at Wetumpka, AL and treats 4000.00 ft to 6000.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exit route on the Coosa River start and end?
This route starts at Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in (US 231 water-entry edge) and ends at Corn Creek Park public river access (water-entry edge), about 5.2 river miles on the water.
Is the Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exit route on the Coosa River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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