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

 * Blast-O-Matic
 * Dumbass Hole
 * Cookie Monster
 * Square Eddy
 * Fisherman's Rock
 * Pop-up Hole

Events and Competitions

 * Millrace Massacre and Iceman Competition

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