Locations of Fatalities at Submerged Hydraulic Jumps
The interactive database was designed and built by Ed Kern, a masters student at BYU. John Guymon, a former BYU graduate student, created a GIS database with 65 locations, and more than 200 fatalities recorded. There are many more locations that need to be recorded, which is why we are striving to obtain public contributions. If there are any false or inappropriate entries please report them to Ed Kern. We have received significant contributions from several sources including Dr. Bruce Tschantz who has supplied the data he has been collecting on the incidents and dangers at low head dams, and Charlie Walbridge from the American Whitewater Association who has given us the data that they have been collecting at americanwhitewater.org.
Database at a Glance
| Total fatalities recorded: | 782 |
| Number of fatal sites: | 369 |
| Max. fatalities at a single location: | 34 |
| Site with the most fatalities: | PA - Harrisburg - Dock Street Dam |
| Average fatalities per site: | 2.12 |
Sites and Incidents
AL - Coffeeville - Coffeeville Lock and Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jun - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A game warden drowned when his boat capsized. He was sucked by powerful currents through the floodgates of Coffeeville Lock and Dam while trying to rescue two colleagues whose disabled boat was stuck at the floodgates. An enforcement officer in the Clarke County area arrived about 45 minutes after being called for help. As he tried to throw the stranded boaters a line, turbulence from the flood gates made the boat capsize. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20030624/NEWS/306240333 *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IID 694. SID 199. VID 161.pdf |
| Date: | 1960 |
| Fatalities: | 9 |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=1063792#.VLrbP0ejOM4 *BROKEN LINK* |
AL - Demopolis - Demopolis Lock and Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Mar - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A small boat began to have engine trouble and went over the dam and capsized. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.alabamanews.net/2016/03/22/man-dies-in-demopolis-boating-accident/ |
| File Documentation: | AL Two People Dead in Demopolis Boating Accident - Alabama News.pdf |
AL - Florence - Cypress Creek near Florence water treatment plant | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Jun - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker drowned near the water treatment plant near Florence as his kayak overturned at a dam nearby. The currents were stronger that day due to heavy rains. |
| Web Documentation: | http://blog.al.com/wire/2011/06/body_of_missing_cullman_kayake.html |
| File Documentation: | AL Body of missing Cullman kayaker found in northwest Alabama creek.pdf |
| Date: | 13 - Jun - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned when he became stuck in the undercurrent of the dam after falling out of his canoe. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.waff.com/story/3469703/florence-man-drowns-in-cypress-creek/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 652. SID 103. VID 583.pdf |
| Date: | 1 - Aug - 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two boys were swimming in the water near the dam and were sucked into the current. Their father jumped in to save them, but was sucked in himself. He died, while his two sons lived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1842&dat=20040803&id=TFseAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OMgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4405,480870 |
| File Documentation: | AL Authorities still searching for man in cyprus creek.pdf |
| Date: | Mar - 1982 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men drowned after their canoe capsized. Both were wearing their PFD. |
| Web Documentation: | http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1842&dat=20050728&id=GzsyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4-QFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5248,3569114 |
| File Documentation: | AL Remember others.png |
AL - Gadsden - Big Wills Creek, Gadsden, AL | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A woman and the man who jumped in to save her drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/local/2017/09/27/deadly-big-wills-creek-low-head-dam-to-be-removed/18723568007/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 519.pdf |
| Date: | 15 - Aug - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Body recovered from current below low-head dam but cause of death not yet determined. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2016/08/gadsden_police_on_scene_of_bod.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 509.pdf |
| Date: | 25 - Apr - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | On 25 April 2015 at approximately 11:00am CDT a 25 year old man kayaking with a friend or family members went missing after he kayaked over a low head dam on Big Wills Creek in Gadsden, Alabama. His blue kayak could be seen recirculating in the backwash of the dam, but he was no where to be seen. Rescue and emergency personnel were dispatched. Members of Gadsden Fire and the Etowah County Rescue Squad deployed two john boats (rescue boats). There were no safety lines attached to the boats. Rescue personnel were not wearing helmets, and lacked safety lines. The boats capsized spilling nine rescue workers into the backwash. Four of the nine rescue workers were transported to the hospital with water related injuries. Rescue attempts were suspended due to unfavorable conditions. One of the rescue workers succumbed to her injuries later on the evening on 25 April 2015. he body of the 25 year old missing man was found on 26 April 2015 at 10:30am approximately 300 yards below where he went missing. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wvtm13.com/news/rescuer-dies-during-search-for-missing-kayaker/32580260 |
| File Documentation: | AL Rescuer dies during search for missing kayaker.pdf |
AL - Jasper - Dam adjacent to the Musgrove Country Club | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Oct - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Heavy rains were the cause of strong currents as a group of 3 men capsized in a canoe while going over the local dam. Two of the men were able to swim ashore while the third was trapped in the hydraulic of the dam. The men knew the dam was there but they did not anticipate such a strong current. The man that drowned was wearing a life jacket, but he took it off to try and get out and was sucked to the bottom instead. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/564/ |
| File Documentation: | AL American Whitewater.pdf |
AR - Barling - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Eric Santiago Antonio (18) jumped into the Arkansas River near lock and dam #13 to try to help three kids who were caught in the current. He was able to help two of them out but struggled with the last one. A passerby helped the little boy out, but Eric went under and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/outreach/back-to-school/search-for-drowning-victim-to-resume-sunday/527-5acf3b9f-7f95-421f-aad9-b03866b3eee8 |
| File Documentation: | ID 1081. SID 447. VID 391.pdf |
AR - Malvern - Remmel Dam near McGuire Rd | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jun - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned when he was kayaking as he was pulled in by a swift current that the dam created. Due to his life vest being unzipped, it quickly fell off. A daughter that witnessed the event tried to rescue her father and nearly became a victim herself. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2009/jun/09/officials-id-kayak-victim-ouachita-river/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 153. SID 109. VID 578.pdf |
AR - War Eagle - War Eagle Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Ross Tharp went over spillway on War Eagle River and was drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/49862 |
| File Documentation: | Tharp Verfifcation Article.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - Jul - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 13-year-old girl drowned while swimming near War Eagle Mill. Her mother, Kristi Wylie, almost drowned in an attempt to save her daughter and was given CPR. Body of the girl was found 2 days later using sonar equipment. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/jul/09/rescuers-find-body-13-year-old-drowning-victim/?news-arkansas |
| File Documentation: | ID 525.pdf |
AZ - Tempe - Salt River near S McClintock Dr | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Mar - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men in a canoe went over a four foot vertical drop and capsized; they were drowned. The location had had a similar accident the previous year. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 14 - Mar - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boy drowned as he tried to save his trapped dog in the Salt River. The Tempe Fire Rescue Squad later practiced safety techniques at the same location and determined that even with rescue equipment the site posed a high danger for drowning. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
CA - Kern County - Democrat Low Head Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was swimming without a life jacket and was swept downstream. His body was found a few days later by the Democrat Low Head Dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.kernvalleysun.com/news/article_44e012bd-102a-5b1a-b01d-a51f51c30791.html *BROKEN LINK* |
CA - Azusa - Dam along San Gabriel River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jun - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men set out on the river on inner tubes. A short time later they became caught in one of the many low-head dams along the San Gabriel River. One man was able to be rescued, but the other drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-11014752.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 1981 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 40 year old male drowned on the lower side of Terry Dam. |
CA - Concord - WCFCCS Drop Structure 2 at Bancroft Rd. | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Feb - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A pair of high-school aged boys tried to raft the channel and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/2-Walnut-Creek-teens-drowned-in-treacherous-stream-2529015.php |
| File Documentation: | CA 2 Walnut Creek teens drowned in treacherous stream.pdf |
| Date: | 11 - Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | In April 2010 a car crashed through a fence and into the channel. A father and son drowned. The wife almost drowned, but was rescued by a firefighter who was badly injured in the process. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Dramatic-rescue-in-Contra-Costa-creek-3267558.php |
| File Documentation: | CA Dramatic rescue in Contra Costa creek.pdf |
| Date: | 1991 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boy fell into the channel while looking for a ball and drowned. |
| Date: | Feb - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three adults ages 29-34 rafted down the channel and were ejected from the raft when going over Drop Structure 2. One was knocked unconscious and drowned. Fortunately, CCCFCWCD maintenance crews were working at the structure and were able to throw ropes and save the other two rafters. |
| Date: | Jan - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two boys lost their football over the fence and went in the channel to retrieve it. Both boys drowned. |
CA - Marysville - Daguerre Point Dam on the Yuba River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Jun - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A man and his step-son were kayaking in individual kayaks in 2011. The deaths that occurred at this location were due to higher and faster flows from melted snow pack. There had been new signs installed that were three times larger than the previous ones to give warning. |
| Web Documentation: | http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/06/19/two-drown-in-yuba-county-kayaking-accident/ |
| File Documentation: | iid 7. vid 3.pdf |
| Date: | 29 - May - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned as he went over the dam in a rowboat during Memorial Day weekend. There were warning signs in place. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.leagle.com/decision/in%20fco%2020100929148 |
| File Documentation: | CA BAILEY v. U.S..pdf |
CA - Modesto - Dennett Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Oct - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man caught under the rush of the water by Dennett Dam drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/families-file-suit-against-city-over-deadly-dam/nK34j/ *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | ID 731. SID 220. VID 197.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - Mar - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Thirteen year old boy rafting down the river jumped into the water and was sucked into the hydraulics and pinned down to the bottom. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/families-file-suit-against-city-over-deadly-dam/nK34j/ *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | ID 731. SID 220. VID 197.pdf |
| Date: | 7 - Sep - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An eight year old boy fell off of Dennett dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.modbee.com/2009/12/10/968524/lawsuit-set-in-3rd-dennett-dam.html *BROKEN LINK* |
CA - Sanger - Pine Flat Rd upstream from Pine Flat Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 14 - Sep - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An inexperienced kayaker drowned in an attempt to save an experienced kayaker as he approached a gauging weir near the Pine Flat Dam. The experienced kayaker was saved by a local kayaking instructor and the inexperienced was shot out of the weir approximately 12 minutes after being sucked in. They performed CPR immediately after but to no avail. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/828/ |
| File Documentation: | CA Sanger American Whitewater.pdf |
CA - Stratford - Low Head Dam near Empire Weir | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 31-year-old Jose Gomez drowned when trying to surf the discharge of a low head dam on an inflatable raft |
| Web Documentation: | https://kmph.com/news/local/man-drowns-after-trying-to-surf-kings-river-spillway |
| File Documentation: | ID 1083. SID 449. VID 393.pdf |
| Date: | 19 - Jun - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A former Kent man is presumed drowned in a central California river following an inner tube accident, according to media reports. Adam G. Molai, 23, went missing in the Kings River while tubing with nine other armed forces personnel |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/3544 |
| File Documentation: | Adam G. Mola.pdf |
CA - Truckee - Just north of the Boca Reservoir | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jun - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and his friend were kayaking when they went over the dam. His friend ran it cleanly, but he was caught in the hydraulic and drowned. The river is a Class II and was running at approximately 520 cfs. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1997/jun/08/kayaker-drowns-on-little-truckee-river/ |
| File Documentation: | CA Kayaker drowns on Little Truckee River.pdf |
CO - Bellvue - Low Head Dam on Cache la Poudre River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Maximillian Lopez, 18, drowned in a tubing accident after going over a low head dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2017/06/20/coroner-ids-teen-killed-weekend-tubing-accident/412172001/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 549.pdf |
CO - Brush - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman was floating in the South Platte river when she went over a diversion dam. She got caught in the circulating gurrent underneath the dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2019/07/09/local-news-drowning-victims-identified/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 1153. SID 275. VID 425.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking when he went over the dam and fell in the hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/4023 |
| File Documentation: | ID 814. SID 275 VID 579.pdf |
CO - Buena Vista - Silver Bullet Rapid diversion dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A group was rafting the river and were overturned. Most of the group was able to get out but two women drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.denverpost.com/ci_6547342 |
| File Documentation: | CO Rough waters on the Arkansas River.pdf |
CO - Canon City - Pumphouse Rapids diversion dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - May - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two people drowned at the diversion dam after going over it in their raft. High water flow contributed to the accident. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_12772463 |
| File Documentation: | CO Two drown in Arkansas River raft accident.pdf |
CO - Fort Morgan - South Platte River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Rose Mary Morgan was washed off her inner tube when she went over the dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/50179 |
| File Documentation: | Rose Verification Article.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 23-year-old kayaker was caught in the hydraulics at the base of the dam and went under. The man was wearing a personal flotation device and a helmet. |
| Web Documentation: | https://kdvr.com/news/body-of-missing-kayaker-in-south-platte-river-recovered/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 515.pdf |
CO - Golden - Clear Creek near Golden | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jun - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker paddling alone attempted to run a spillway on a low head dam that is rarely used for recreational purposes. He was caught in the hydraulic for 10 minutes before being flushed out and CPR was performed by two local law enforcement officials but was later pronounced dead. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/448/ |
| File Documentation: | CO Golden American Whitewater.pdf |
CO - Idaho Springs - Clear Creek Drop Structures in Adams County | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Jun - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two couples were rafting down Clear Creek. The first couple's raft capsized and both the persons drowned. The second couple made it through safely. The stream flow was approximately 700 cfs. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
CO - Laporte - CO- Laporte | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Maximilian Gonzalez, an 18 year old, was only on his tube for about 60 seconds before capsizing and getting caught in the Jackson Ditch Dam. He struggled there for 45 minutes to an hour before being lost under the current. He was found downstream and died later that night. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2017/06/19/teen-dead-after-sunday-tubing-accident/409300001/ |
| File Documentation: | CO Teen's tubing death prompts reminder to prioritize river safety.pdf |
CO - Palisade - Price Stubs Diversion Dam on Colorado River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - May - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man with his girlfriend and her two children were rafting when their raft capsized. The woman and her children were able to make it to shore as they were wearing their life jackets. The man was without a PFD and his body was found downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.denverpost.com/ci_5959082 |
| File Documentation: | CO Body found in Colorado River ID’d as missing rafter.pdf |
CO - Pueblo - Low Head Dam near St Charled Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - May - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man died in a canal, and a low head dam is a potential cause of his death |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.denver7.com/news/state-news/pueblo-officials-urge-water-safety-following-mans-death |
| File Documentation: | ID 1211. SID 503. VID 477.pdf |
CO - Pueblo - Pueblo Whitewater Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Ricardo Sanchez and his son Jose Valencia were rafting on the Arkansas River when they went over a low head dam. Their raft was pulled underwater. When the raft emerged from the hydraulic, the 2 victims were entangled in the rafts rope. The raft was later intercepted and dragged to shore but efforts to revive the victims were unsuccessful. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/103381 |
| File Documentation: | Ricardo Article.pdf |
CO - Salida - Arkansas River Dam near Highway 291 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Four older persons were rafting when they went over a low-head dam. The two persons that died were not wearing life jackets. They were in their late 70's and the water was described as being icy-cold. |
| Web Documentation: | http://special.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/24967904-41/mills-lon-colorado-myrna-rafting.csp |
| File Documentation: | CO Walterville man drowns on Colorado raft trip.pdf |
| Date: | 19 - Jun - 1987 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and his girlfriend were in a 17 foot canoe when the man convinced his girlfriend that the 6 foot high structure was runable. The canoe capsized and the man drowned in the hydraulic of the dam while the woman was washed to shore and summoned help. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/268/ |
| File Documentation: | CO Salida American Whitewater.pdf |
CO - Salida - Low Head Divers Dam, Arkansas River, Near Mt. Shivano Fish Hatchery | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - Jun - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Group of rafters went over the dam at night. The raft flipped over knocking the 5 rafters into the river. All made it except for one. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=1063792#.VLrbP0ejOM4 *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 28 - Jun - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 4 |
| Description: | This is a Correction to the dam and incidents database. The dam shown here (the state should be corrected to CO) is actually the one responsible for 4 fatalities. The dam shown on the google earth way point near hwy 291 is actually a USGS stream gaging station and not a dam or dangerous hydraulic. The 3 fatalities associated with that structure should actually be associated with the Mt Shavano fish hatchery diversion, which has had a total of 4 fatalities. See attached article from Salida newspaper. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=1063792#.VLrbP0ejOM4 *BROKEN LINK* |
CO - Sheridan - South Platte River crossing W Union Ave | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1988 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | During the years (1985-1988) three boaters drowned at this location. It was after a new concrete dam had been created. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
CO - Sksk - Sambo | |
Incidents | |
CT - Cheshire - Quinnipiac River near Cheshire town line | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Sep - 1999 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Heavy rains caused a more turbulent flow on the Quinnipiac River near Cheshire. A pipeline crossed the river which caused a strong hydraulic as a pair of kayakers attempted to navigate the current. They both capsized and fought to keep their heads above water until rescue teams arrived. One of the men wasn't able to endure and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/618 |
| File Documentation: | ID 180. SID 125. VID 69.pdf |
CT - Chester - Pattaconk Brook | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Apr - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man died kayaking at a high water level. He was caught in hydraulic of a dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/644/ |
| File Documentation: | CT Chester American Whitewater.pdf |
CT - New Milford - Low Head Dam near New Milford, CT | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Jun - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two fishermen went missing after falling into the river near the dam. Their remains were later pulled from the river |
| Web Documentation: | https://apnews.com/article/ct-state-wire-299cb5d2b1167b55b994a9572fb8ca63 |
| File Documentation: | ID 1173. SID 463. VID 439.pdf |
CT - Norwalk - Bridge in Cannondale to Mouth | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Oct - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A middle-aged man and woman were kayaking when they went over a low head dam when it seems like they capsized and drown in the hydraulic of the dam. Neither were wearing PFD’s. |
| Web Documentation: | http://wilton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-recover-body-of-james-lind |
| File Documentation: | CT Police Recover Body of James Lind _ Wilton, CT Patch.pdf |
GA - Athens - Puritan Mill Dam on McNutt Creek in Athens, GA | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jun - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Cameron Smith, 18, of Comer and Robert Bryant Wade, 18, of Bogart drowned Friday at a dam constructed for the former Puritan mill. Witnesses told authorities that Wade was on the dam and fell into the rushing water of the flooded creek. When Smith heard frantic screams from others, he dove into the creek in an effort to rescue Wade. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-news/breaking-teens-found-dead-5th-day-search-georgia-creek/nRMG1S18CkLlvbDLsNv60J/ |
| File Documentation: | id 1171. vid 437.pdf |
GA - Harris County - Chattahoochee River - Crowhop dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Mar - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Fallon Wells was kayaking with her 11 year old son. Her son survived but she drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/47459 |
| File Documentation: | Wells Verification Article.pdf |
GA - Jackson - High Falls State Park dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | May - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Eusebio Lopez, 34, and 17-year-old Michael Daniel McCornmick drowned after wading out into a restricted area below the dam and became "sucked into holes between rocks." |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.citizentribune.com/news/local/woman-drowns-family-rescued-at-enka-dam-on-nolichucky-river/article_128d1b5e-47ac-11e7-98a3-cf26ffaa9ab1.html |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Woman drowns, family rescued at Enka Dam on Nolichucky River.pdf |
| Date: | May - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Eusebio Lopez, 34, and 17-year-old Michael Daniel McCornmick drowned after wading out into a restricted area below the dam and became "sucked into holes between rocks." |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.macon.com/news/local/article178393546.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 569.pdf |
IA - Adel - Adel Island Park Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Fisherman drowns. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDadel.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Island Park Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 26 - May - 2001 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man(or boy) drowns swimming near Adel Island Park Dam |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDadel.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Island Park Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 21 - Dec - 1956 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
IA - Alden - Alden Dam right off of Main St | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Apr - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A party of three were canoeing, two of the persons were drowned when their canoe was sucked into the churning water. They portaged around the structure, but got in too close to the dam and were pulled into the hydraulic. None had PFD's. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDalden.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Alden Dam.pdf |
IA - Ames - US Filter Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Apr - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was canoeing over the US filter dam, when the canoe overturned and he got stuck in the current and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090701/NEWS/104120002 *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 3 - May - 1963 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was floating with friends. |
IA - Anamosa - Anamosa Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jul - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | 2 swimmers drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDanamosa.html |
| File Documentation: | iid 967. vid 584.pdf |
IA - Badger - Corn Belt Power Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - May - 1985 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Two brothers and their nephew were canoeing over the Corn Belt Power Dam. No one saw what happened, but their bodies were found within sight of the dam. All were wearing life jackets. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcornbelt.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Corn Belt Power Dam.pdf |
IA - Boone - Boone Water Works Low-head Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Aug - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A fisherman drowns at the local dam site. Warning signs were installed as of July 2006. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.kwbg.com/2012/08/06/drowning-victim-identified/ *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | ID 40. SID 28. VID 221.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Jul - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman drowned at the dam site as she was starting a tubing trip down the Des Moines River with friends. A nearby fisherman nearly drowned while trying to help save her. The drop in water surface elevation at the dam the day of the incident was 14 inches. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDboone.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Boone Waterworks Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 30 - Jul - 1972 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A canoeist drowned as she capsized at the dam site. Another boater who attempted to rescue her also drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDboone.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Boone Waterworks Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 24 - Apr - 1971 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man attempting to rescue a victim near the dam was drowned when his canoe capsized. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDboone.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Boone Waterworks Dam.pdf |
IA - Boone - Fraser Dam near 1st St and 3rd St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A man and his son drowned while fishing out of a boat. Warning signs were place in 2006. |
IA - Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 13 - Apr - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man fell off the ledge on river right while fishing and was swept into recirculating hydraulic. He died a few days later. |
| Web Documentation: | https://kcrr.com/rescuers-pull-man-from-cedar-river-in-cedar-falls/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 915. SID 319. VID 585.pdf |
| Date: | 24 - Apr - 1971 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was in a powerless boat that was swept over the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/fatalities.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 929. SID 319. VID 586.pdf |
| Date: | 7 - Jul - 1954 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person fell in while fishing. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/fatalities.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 983. SID 319. VID 587.pdf |
IA - Cedar Rapids - REA Dam near Winnebago Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Jul - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A jet skier was pulled under from the strong currents and drowned. He was wearing a life jacket but the undercurrents were too strong. He had gotten close a few times before being sucked under. The warning signs need improvement. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcedarrapidscst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA C Street Roller Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Aug - 1978 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men were fishing when they fell in the river and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcedarrapidscst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA C Street Roller Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - May - 1976 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two Cedar Rapid firefighters were training above the dam when they fell and were drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/fire/aboutus/pages/inmemoriam.aspx *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IA C Street Roller Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 15 - Apr - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two brothers were rafting when they went over the dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcedarrapidscst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA C Street Roller Dam.pdf |
IA - Cedar Rapids - Palisades -Kepler Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Ricky Lee Veenstra fell from a jon boat at spillway, was not wearing a PFD |
| Web Documentation: | Missing boater believed to be 59-year-old Ricky Veenstra | The Gazette |
| File Documentation: | Ricky article.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jairo Mejia Jimenez went underwater while swimming near the dam |
| Web Documentation: | Authorities believe they have found body of drowned swimmer at Palisades-Kepler State Park | The Gazette |
| File Documentation: | Jairo article.pdf |
IA - Charles City - Main Street Lowhead Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Mar - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A fisherman fell from his boat, which was anchored next to the dam when he fell out. The man went over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kcci.com/article/dnr-fisherman-died-after-falling-from-boat/6918746 |
| File Documentation: | iid 807. vid 588.pdf |
IA - Clarinda - Clarinda Dam near Clarinda Water Filter Plant | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man paddled his kayak over the dam into the undertow. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDclarinda.html |
| File Documentation: | clarinda dam.pdf |
| Date: | 19 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person was swimming too close to the Clarinda Dam located on the Nodaway River. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDclarinda.html |
| File Documentation: | clarinda dam.pdf |
IA - Clermont - Clermont Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two women went over the dam while tubing. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDclermont.html |
| File Documentation: | Clermont Dam.pdf |
IA - Coralville - Iowa River Power Co. Dam near 5th St Pl | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jul - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two teenage boys were wading in the Cedar River but were swept away and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://qctimes.com/news/two-teens-drown-in-cedar-river/article_fa189135-7e35-5a28-8e3e-af0ba2b6e205.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Two teens drown in Cedar River.pdf |
| Date: | 17 - Mar - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men were boating when it capsized and they drowned. It has been noted that the warning signs do not meet current standards. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcoralville.html |
| File Documentation: | Iowa River Power Co. Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 25 - Jul - 1987 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was wading while fishing and was drowned at this dam location. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcoralville.html |
| File Documentation: | Iowa River Power Co. Dam.pdf |
| Date: | Jun - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A Coralville mas was canoeing when he was swept over the man and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcoralville.html |
| File Documentation: | Iowa River Power Co. Dam.pdf |
IA - Decorah - Upper Dam near River Rd. | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 20 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was swimming near the dam and became caught in the hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/update-drowning-victim-located/article_19da629a-f382-11e2-ab11-0019bb2963f4.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Drowning victim located.pdf |
IA - Des Moines - Scott Street Dam south of SE 1st St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drifted into the current with an unpowered boat |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDscottave.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Scott Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowns at dam site. There are warning signs. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDscottave.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Scott Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Aug - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker drowns at the dam site. There are rescue lines down to the river attached to orange buoys. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDscottave.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Scott Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 1952 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | The report states that a woman was wading in the water before she drowned, June 15, 1952. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDscottave.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Scott Street Dam.pdf |
IA - Des Moines - Center Street Dam south of River Hills Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Jan - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person jumped off the bridge above the dam and was sucked in. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcenterst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Center Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 12 - Jun - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man swam into the boil below the dam and drowned. There is signage. |
| Web Documentation: | http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2011/06/12/man-who-jumped-in-river-still-missing/article *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IA Center Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 30 - Jun - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A couple's boat is capsized and one is drowned from the boil. A video of the incident is shown in the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HLvk3xEQTk |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090701/NEWS/104120002 *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IA Center Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | Jul - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boater is drowned from the hydraulics at Center Street Dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090701/NEWS/104120002 *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IA Center Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - May - 1982 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was rafting when he drowned at the dam site. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDcenterst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Center Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 30 - May - 1960 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A local woman was drowned in a boating accident. The self rescue cables were knocked out by the spring floods. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090701/NEWS/104120002 *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IA Center Street Dam.pdf |
IA - Fertile - Fertile Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - Jul - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man trying to clean up debris around Fertile Dam gets swept over the dam and stuck in the current. |
| Web Documentation: | http://globegazette.com/news/local/fertile-man-drowns-in-accident-near-dam/article_3b8829ca-98dd-11df-83af-001cc4c002e0.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Fertile man drowns in accident near dam.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Jun - 2001 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three boys went tubing on the Winnebago River but got sucked back against Fertile Dam. Two of the boys got out, but one did not and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://globegazette.com/news/local/northwood-teen-dies-in-tubing-accident/article_1e693ba0-28f7-5501-9676-0687ec39de28.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Northwood teen dies in tubing accident.pdf |
IA - Fort Dodge - Fort Dodge Little Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | kayak capsized in the boil below the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2018/05/authorities-seek-kayaker-who-capsized-near-hydroelectric-dam-in-des-moines-river/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 895. VID 590.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Jul - 1983 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was inner tube floating before he was drowned near dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDfdlittle.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Fort Dodge Little Dam.pdf |
IA - Guttenburg - spillway dam for Guttenburg Lock & Dam 10 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Mar - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Shaun Oppenheimer, fell from sinking fishing boat in restricted waters at spillway dam for Guttenburg Lock & Dam 10 |
| Web Documentation: | DNR: Man dies after going overboard on Mississippi River (kcci.com) |
| File Documentation: | Shaun article.pdf |
IA - Hazleton - Fontana Park Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Mar - 1986 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | rafting |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDhazelton.html |
| File Documentation: | IID 963. VID 592. Fontana Park Dam.pdf |
IA - Humboldt - Joe Reasoner Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man fell off the Joe Reasoner Dam while fishing and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDreasoner.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Reasoner Dam.pdf |
IA - Independence - Littleton Mill Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jul - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A man and his son were boating when they were drowned at the dame site. Warning signs were installed in 2008, more than a decade after the incident. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 4 - Jun - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man attempts to rescue his son but drowns in the attempt. The son survives the event. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
| Date: | Jun - 1980 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman drowns at the site of the Littleton Mill Dam. The details are limited. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - Jun - 1963 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two persons boating drown at the Littleton Mill Dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 7 - Jun - 1959 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
| Date: | Jun - 1937 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person fell in while fishing. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
| Date: | Sep - 1936 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person attempted to swim from a rowboat to shore above dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlittleton.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Littleton Dam.pdf |
IA - Independence - Independence Lower Dam right off of 1st St W | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Jul - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A local was swimming in the river when he was caught in the hydraulics of the dam. He was rescued and transferred to a local hospital were he later died. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDindielowerdams.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Independence Lower Dams.pdf |
IA - Iowa City - Burlington Street Dam right off of W Burlington St | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - Jun - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man in an inflatable raft goes over the dam and is drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1994-06-30/news/9406300118_1_iowa-river-ace-pitcher-presumed *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | IA Burlington Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 4 - Oct - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man falls just above the dam and is drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDburlingtonst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Burlington Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 19 - May - 1991 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was fishing in his boat when it was overturned and he drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDburlingtonst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Burlington Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man is rafting in an inflatable raft when he is swept over the dam and is drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2350&dat=19730626&id=6eApAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BtoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6390,5822033 |
| File Documentation: | IA Burlington Street Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 23 - Jan - 1969 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man went over the dam in an oarless boat. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/fatalities.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 595.pdf |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 1965 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man intentionally floats in an inner tub to retrieve entrapped beach balls. He drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDburlingtonst.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Burlington Street Dam.pdf |
IA - Linn Grove - Linn Grove Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Jun - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man had been attempting to launch a small motor boat onto the river During the unloading process he was removing the boat from the trailer when the boat got caught in the current which took the boat and him down river. He tried to keep control of the boat and was swept in the current, along with the boat, over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://kicdam.com/local/linn-grove-dam-drowning/ |
| File Documentation: | IA Linn Grove Dam Drowning.pdf |
| Date: | 30 - May - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man fell into the boil while fishing |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/fatalities.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 593.pdf |
| Date: | 24 - Apr - 1962 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A fishing boat capsized. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlinngrove.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 594.pdf |
IA - Little Sioux - Little Sioux Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 31 - May - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A fishing boat capsized. |
| Web Documentation: | https://casetext.com/case/gard-v-little-sioux-intercounty-drainage |
| File Documentation: | VID 596.pdf |
IA - Lynnville - Wagaman Mill Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Feb - 1967 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person slipped on ice and into the water flowing over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlynnville.html |
| File Documentation: | Wagaman Mill Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 26 - May - 1923 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Kenneth Wagaman, age 3, fell in and was carried over the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDlynnville.html |
| File Documentation: | Wagaman Mill Dam.pdf |
IA - Mason City - Mason City 12th Street Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Jun - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | 2 people went over the dam while inner tube floating. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDmason12st.html |
| File Documentation: | Mason City 12th Street Dam.pdf |
IA - Saint Ansgar - Otranto Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 14 - Jun - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boy fell in while walking across the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDotranto.html |
| File Documentation: | Otranto Dam.pdf |
IA - Steamboat Rock - Steamboat Rock Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jun - 1980 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A rubber raft capsized after going over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDsteamboat.html |
| File Documentation: | Steamboat Rock Dam.pdf |
IA - Tripoli - Alcock Park Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jul - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman drowns near dam that is known for it its strong hydraulics. There are warning signs. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDfrederika.html |
| File Documentation: | IA Alcock Park Dam.pdf |
IA - Walker - Troy Mills Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Jul - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman went over the dam while tubing. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kcci.com/article/woman-drowns-while-tubing-in-river-1/6894790 |
| File Documentation: | Woman drowns while tubing in river.pdf |
IA - Waucoma - Waucoma Mill Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jul - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man attempted a cross-river swim too close to the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDwaucoma.html |
| File Documentation: | Waucoma Mill Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Jun - 1950 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person died while swimming below the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/LHDwaucoma.html |
| File Documentation: | Waucoma Mill Dam.pdf |
IA - Waverly - Waverly Dam right off of E Bremer Ave | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - May - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men went tubing and went over the dam and were stuck in the hydraulics. Three firemen went in a boat to rescue the men, one was let out of the boat on a rope to pull one of them men out of the water but the boat went over the dam also. The fireman on the rope lost his life jacket and drowned. Everyone else survived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2350&dat=19730513&id=2OApAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BtoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5205,3050864 |
| File Documentation: | seek body of fireman.pdf |
ID - Boise - Barber Dam near Ann Morrison Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Aug - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman was inner tubing down the the Boise River when she went over a lowhead dam. She was separated from her inner tube and was under the dam's hydraulic for approximately 5 minutes. She was rescued, but later died from the damage caused. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/3414 |
| File Documentation: | Boise.pdf |
ID - Madison County - Teton River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 14 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Thomas Calvin Willie, a student at BYU-Idaho, was floating the Teton River with 9 other friends. They were unaware of a diversion dam in the river. When they saw the dam they tried to get out of the river. 9 of them made it out, but he did not. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/50011 |
| File Documentation: | WIllie Verification Article.pdf |
ID - Saint Anthony - Chester Dam on Henry's Fork | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jul - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | One young man drowned as he went over a low-head dam as he was inner tubing down the river. A local fisherman witnessed the incident and called 911 for assistance. The rescue team arrived promptly but were unsuccessful in saving the person's life. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.fremontrescue.org/july_2006.htm *BROKEN LINK* |
ID - Saint Anthony - Monkey Rock Low Head Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Jul - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | REXBURG: Brigham Young University-Idaho students mourn the loss of one of their own. The violent water accident that happened at Monkey Rock near Newdale Thursday evening, claimed a life over the weekend. BYU-I student Parker Bradford died Saturday morning at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello as a result of his injuries. Logan Gerratt, of American Fork, Utah, was released from Madison Memorial Hospital Friday evening. Bradford and Gerratt fell into a canal and were eventually flushed out over a 15-foot waterfall Thursday evening, while at the popular swimming hangout with a group of BYU-I students attending the Freshman Academy. According to Fremont County Sheriff Ralph Davis who was one of the first emergency responders to the scene, both young men were pulled to the bank and fellow students had been administering CPR to Bradford for at least 10 minutes when he arrived. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/swimming-victim-dies/article_83119b58-66a8-5c18-9986-f39eda72d310.html |
| File Documentation: | Swimming Victim Dies _ News _ rexburgstandardjournal.com.pdf |
ID - Swan Valley - Snake River in Bonneville County | |
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Incidents | |
ID - Twin Groves - Low Head Dam on Henry's Fork | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A BYU-Idaho was swimming the Fun Farm bridge when he went over a nearby low head dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://localnews8.com/news/local-news/2021/05/06/fremont-county-search-and-rescue-searching-for-possible-drowning-victim/ |
| File Documentation: | Body of drowning victim located - LocalNews8.com - KIFI.pdf |
IL - Algonquin - Fox River Dam near Algonquin, IL | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Ernest Prentic, 29, drowned after jumping into the Fox River near Fox River Dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://patch.com/illinois/algonquin/why-local-man-jumped-fox-river-avoid-paying-bar-tab-report |
| File Documentation: | Jumped In Fox River.pdf |
| Date: | 11 - Jun - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | There were posted warning signs warning not to run the river. A group of three persons were in a inflatable raft when they got caught in the hydraulic after they went over the lowhead dam. Two of the persons jumped from the raft and drowned. The third was rescued as he stayed in the raft. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/110/ |
| File Documentation: | IL Algonquin American Whitewater.pdf |
IL - Danville - Danville Dam east of S Gilbert St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Four novice paddlers chose to run a low-head dam at high flow. One of the paddlers slipped out of their life vest as they were being churned by the boil. She was later pulled out by local firefighters and declared dead. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2012-04-09/debate-renewed-over-removal-danville-dams.html |
| File Documentation: | IL Debate renewed over removal of Danville dams.pdf |
| Date: | 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man went over the dam and drowned. No one else was on-board his boat. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/833 |
| File Documentation: | Report833.pdf |
IL - Danville - Ellsworth Park Dam south of W Main St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 24-year-old dead in canoeing accident on the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/state-to-begin-removing-ellsworth-dam-in-july/article_29f7c78c-6339-5457-9266-c86de0976306.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 499.pdf |
| Date: | 1987 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old drowned while attempting to rescue a friend who had fallen into the river just below the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/833 |
| File Documentation: | Report833.pdf |
| Date: | 1971 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 13-year-old drowned at the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/833 |
| File Documentation: | Report833.pdf |
| Date: | 1971 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old drowned at the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/833 |
| File Documentation: | Report833.pdf |
IL - Elgin - Kimball Street Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - May - 1995 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man riding a power ski accidentally went over the dam and became caught in the powerful hydraulic. Witnesses noted that he was repeatedly sucked under the surface of the water near the dam even though he was wearing a PFD. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.usfa.fema.gov/pdf/efop/efo44527.pdf *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | Reducing Risk of Low Head Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 2 - Jun - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two firemen drowned while attempting to rescue a 20-year-old man who went over the dam on a rubber raft because of a dare. The 20-year-old was able to escape the hydraulic by holding onto the firemen's capsized boat. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.usfa.fema.gov/pdf/efop/efo44527.pdf *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | Reducing Risk of Low Head Dam.pdf |
IL - Freeport - Krape Park, Yellow Creek, Freeport, IL | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Four friends decided to go canoeing on Yellow Creek in Stephenson County using two canoes. It was dark when they got to the low head dam in Krape Park. They put their canoes into the south bank of Yellow Creek and portaged them around the dam. The first pair put their canoe in and the second pair put their canoe in between the first pair and the dam. As they shoved off, the canoe's bow turned into the dam and in spite of their frantic paddling, was pulled into the spillway and capsized. One of the canoeists was able to free himself from the boil but his companion drowned. The canoes were only equipped with Type IV PFDs (throwables). |
| Web Documentation: | https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/safety/documents/boatingaccidentreport1994.pdf |
| File Documentation: | boatingaccidentreport1994.pdf |
IL - Geneva - Geneva Dam just above Highway 38 bridge | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Apr - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayak with two passengers went over the low-head dam and got into trouble. One of the passengers was flushed out but the other was fatally trapped in the dam's boil. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/one-dead-one-rescued-in-kayak-accident-on-fox-river/ |
| File Documentation: | One Dead, One Rescued In Kayak Accident On Fox River - CBS Chicago.pdf |
| Date: | 5 - Aug - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 59-year-old man entered the dam's boil to save a 12-year-old who had fallen into the churn. Rescue personnel pulled both out, but were unable to resuscitate the 59-year-old. The young boy survived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120529/news/705299831/ |
| File Documentation: | Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Drowning at Geneva Dam - Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.pdf |
| Date: | Jun - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man went over the dam in a rowboat. Once rescue personnel had arrived to the scene he had already disappeared. The victim was not wearing a PFD. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-06-01/news/9306010212_1_drowned-boat-midgley *BROKEN LINK* |
IL - Hampton - Mississippi River Lock and Dam 14 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man fell into the river by the Lock and Dam, went under, and died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/Crews-searching-for-man-near-lock-and-dam-14-511682762.html |
| File Documentation: | Crews find body of Rockford-area man who fell into the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam 14.pdf |
IL - Kankakee - Kankanee Dam, Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - May - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two fishermen were on the water when they were suddenly swept under by the current. Hours later, rescue efforts turned to recovery |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/95406 |
| File Documentation: | Recovery Mission After For 2 Fishermen Disappear On Kankakee River.pdf |
| Date: | 3 - May - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Mrs. Corbett, 40, of Bourbonnais, drowned in a May 3 boating accident at the Kankakee dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/drowned-woman-recovered/article_47fd1f37-40d2-58c9-a7b4-ad981d111d20.html |
| File Documentation: | IL Drowned woman recovered.pdf |
IL - Lockport - Des Plaines River south of W 9th Street | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Apr - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man's powerboat stalled and he went over a lowhead dam. His boat capsized and he was caught in the hydraulic and drowned. His wife, who was with him, was able to cling to a neighboring branch and be rescued. There were warning signs in place. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-04-23/news/0004230099_1_riverside-fire-department-boater-tree-branch *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | boatingaccidentreport2000_page_19.pdf |
IL - Morris - Dresden Lock and Dam, Illinois River, Morris, IL | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were fishing on the Illinois River in Grundy County. They were fishing along the rock portion by the north end of the Dresden lock and dam when their trolling motor started to hit some rocks. They were trying to push the boat off of the rocks when they realized that the back current was drawing them toward the dam. The operator tried to start the main motor but could not get it to trim down.The boat was pulled into the dam and capsized. The survivor was pulled under the water and resurfaced approximately 50 yards downstream. The operator never resurfaced. His body was finally found by a tugboat operator almost a month later. |
| Web Documentation: | https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/safety/documents/boatingaccidentreport1994.pdf |
| File Documentation: | boatingaccidentreport1994.pdf |
IL - North Aurora - North Aurora Dam just above State St. bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jun - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A teenager attempted to traverse the dam on a small plastic raft. He fell off and was trapped in the boil of the dam and eventually drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-06-11/news/9306110242_1_dam-jet-skier-critical-condition *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | Boating Accident Report - 1993.pdf |
IL - Oglesby - Near Lowell on the Vermilion River | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jennifer H. Wehling, 36 yr old school teacher, rafting with friends, near cement plant. Cement plant then closed section of river. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2009/06/28/dekalb-teacher-dies-in-rafting/44231529007/ |
| File Documentation: | DeKalb teacher dies in rafting accident.pdf |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Six rental rafts approached a lowhead dam on the Vermilion River. One raft went over the lowhead dam with one man wearing a PDF and the other not. The one wearing the PDF survived being beaten up by the debris amongst the hydraulic. The other man disappeared; his body was found downstream days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/422/ |
| File Documentation: | IL Oglesby American Whitewater.pdf |
IL - Rockton - Milan Steel Dam NW of Rockton | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men on jet skis attempted to go upstream over the low-head dam when they fell in. Only one was able to be rescued. Both were wearing a PFD. |
| Web Documentation: | http://qctimes.com/news/local/victim-identifed-in-rock-river-dam-accident/article_437d655a-352e-5bf8-8b97-2b9d7bdbfb4b.html |
| File Documentation: | IL Victim identifed in Rock River dam accident.pdf |
IL - Shorewood - DuPage River, Hammel Woods Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man drowns after swimming below the low head dam at night after leaving a bar |
| Web Documentation: | https://patch.com/illinois/channahon-minooka/3-entered-shorewoods-hammel-woods-on-foot-1-died-in-river-drowning_637f63df |
| File Documentation: | 3 Entered Shorewood's Hammel Woods on Foot, 1 Died.pdf |
IL - Shorewood - DuPage River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Apr - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | The bodies of a man and a woman were recovered at the bottom of the dam. The woman went in to help the man, but it is unclear why the man was in the water |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/46937 |
| File Documentation: | DuPage River Verification Article.pdf |
IL - Streator - Vermilion River Dam near Lentman Lake | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Four novice paddlers chose to run a low-head dam at high flow. One of the paddlers slipped out of their life vest as they were being churned by the boil. She was later pulled out by local firefighters and declared dead. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/833 |
| File Documentation: | Report833.pdf |
| Date: | 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man went over the dam and drowned. No one else was on-board his boat. |
| Web Documentation: | https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/safety/documents/boatingaccidentreport1998.pdf |
| File Documentation: | Boating Accident Report -1998.pdf |
IL - Wilmington - Kankakee River south of Wilmington Island Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Jul - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Liz Larson, 36, drowned after her inflatable raft went over the dam. She saved the life of the 6-year-old girl that was in the raft with her before she herself got caught in the current. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wjbc.com/2018/02/15/lawsuit-seeks-more-than-1-million-for-local-womans-drowning-at-the-wilmington-dam/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 505.pdf |
| Date: | 30 - May - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 13-year-old girl drowned and her 12-year-old brother is missing after they were pulled underwater by a strong current on the Kankakee River in far southwest suburban Wilmington, May 30, 2016. |
| Web Documentation: | https://abc7chicago.com/kankakee-river-drowning-wilmington/1363310/ |
| File Documentation: | Boy, 12, missing in Kankakee River in Wilmington - ABC7 Chicago.pdf |
| Date: | 11 - Jul - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | July 11 2014. Man drowns below Wilmington Dam on Kankakee River in Wilmington, IL |
| Web Documentation: | https://abc7chicago.com/kankakee-river-body-search/179110/ |
| File Documentation: | Crews unable to recover man's body in Kankakee River - ABC7 Chicago.pdf |
| Date: | 13 - Aug - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | A boy of four years fell into the river and was carried down to the dam's boil when his mother, uncle, and stranger to the family all tried to save the boy but drowned. The boy survived. The city knew of up to 20 others who had perished there the last two decades. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.iowawhitewater.org/lhd/PM08_TheDrowningMachines.pdf |
| File Documentation: | PM08_TheDrowningMachines.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Jun - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 22-year-old was caught in the hydraulic as he reached into the river to get his fishing pole. His 41-year-old father attempted to rescue him, but also became caught in the hydraulic. Both eventually drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://daily-journal.com/news/local/6-drown-in-kankakee-river-during-summer/article_f676ef09-24ba-5cba-bc2e-58e1bfe187f3.html |
| File Documentation: | 6 drown in Kankakee River during summer _ Local News _ daily-journal.pdf |
| Date: | 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Andrew Antolak (33) and his girlfriend, Teresa Masnica (22) both drowned after their canoe went over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-wilmington-dam-drownings-met-20160811-story.html |
| File Documentation: | Wilmington dam called a ‘drowning machine’ — but a fix eludes victims’ families – Chicago Tribune.pdf |
IL - Yorkville - Foxriver Dam north of Mill St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - May - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | The summer kayaking season begins with three men drowning in notoriously dangerous spot near the dam. The dam's hazards are deceptive as the river changes depth changes quite suddenly. They did have life jackets and 911 was called as soon as the kayakers went over. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/1069 |
| File Documentation: | Yorkville.pdf |
| Date: | 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 9 |
| Description: | Is this report enough to add 15 more deaths at the Yorkville dam since 1982? We are referencing your site in a report that includes a description of all the deaths at the low head dams on the Fox River here in IL. If you need more, I can see what additional records the Yorkville Police Dept. has. |
| Web Documentation: | https://lifesaving.com/node/1263 *BROKEN LINK* |
IN - Columbus - White River Dam just south of 3rd St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boy was trapped in the dam's hydraulics when a man that was arriving for a day of fishing attempted a rescue. Sadly, he lost his life in the attempt. Signs are in place at this location. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ricka-flatwater.org/wilderness/dangers.htm *BROKEN LINK* |
IN - Columbus - Flatrock River dam, north of Noblitt Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Mar - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jackie Watts, 33, of Indianapolis went into the Flatrock River on March 3, 2017, to rescue Ringo, a 10-year-old partially blind poodle who had become separated from his family. She and the dog were never seen alive again. Her body was located the next day below the dam, and the dog washed up farther south on the park's banks a day after that. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/06/police-release-new-information-death-jackie-watts/98800806/ |
| File Documentation: | Jackie Watts died of accidental drowning, coroner says.pdf |
IN - Corydon - Low Head Dam Indian Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three boys were swimming in Little Indian Creek, two of them got stuck in the current by the low head dam. One called 911 and then helped them out. Both were at the hospital for a while, one died while in the hospital. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wave3.com/story/14709896/near-drownings-in-harrison-county/ |
| File Documentation: | Drowning victims remain hospitalized; one critical.pdf |
IN - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Big Blue River Edinburgh Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jun - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | From a previous incident, in an attempt to save a friend in the river, another teen was pronounced dead from drowning at this low-head dam. This individual was Michael Chadbourne |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/06/11/franklin-mourns-students-honors-bravery/10354057/ |
| File Documentation: | IN Franklin mourns for students, honors their bravery.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - Jun - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Several teens were swimming above dam. One was swept downstream in the current and over the dam. Another died a couple days later from injuries sustained in the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/06/11/franklin-mourns-students-honors-bravery/10354057/ |
| File Documentation: | IN Franklin mourns for students, honors their bravery.pdf |
IN - Eugene Township - null | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Apr - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was fishing in the river when his boat went over the dam and capsized |
| Web Documentation: | https://news.yahoo.com/body-danville-man-found-wabash-191600998.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAyyzehxfpXdy5IlVJkGiyZj7phBosGSS1bx3ZMoScXA4N8AlKiZ6ddbzLmB30efGDRE4ulQfm35eRqpQ0hHGTLx3cpmu4TWBptthUharVYuhjyXCYEhyOKXocAlCsf33zsQ_sC-fIHUYzpqpT5yY1uioAVwnGht83GGTiWN5O_3 |
| File Documentation: | Body of Danville man found in Wabash River near Cayuga Commercial-News, Danville.pdf |
IN - Fort Wayne - Hosey Dam, Ft Wayne, IN | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Jun - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three kaykers went over Hosey dam, 24 year old Sean Hiebel succumbed to hydraulic and was found 3 days later 5 miles downriver. The two other kayakers made it to safety. (submitted by grandmother. Ignore if already reported by victim's mother or other.) |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/4389 |
| File Documentation: | ID 501.pdf |
IN - Greencastle - Low Head Dam on Big Walnut Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jul - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking at high flow when he went over the dam, got caught in the boil, and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/update-kayakers-body-recovered-in-putnam-county/article_a670563f-d0fb-5e55-a95a-74128ac73e69.html |
IN - Indianapolis - Low head dam near the 10 st. bridge | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - May - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two kayakers were running Big Eagle Creek on the west side of Indianapolis, IN when the pair went over the low head dam. One of the kayakers lost his kayak and was pulled under the hydraulic and was drowned. Due to recent rain, the current was stronger than normal. Neither of the kayakers were wearing safety equipment. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/420/ |
| File Documentation: | IN Indianapolis American Whitewater.pdf |
IN - Indianapolis - Emrichsville Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Apr - 2024 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Solomon Shirley, 22, and Marcus Robinson, 30, both drowned after their kayaks capsized at the dam. There were no signs directly warning about the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/04/23/missing-white-river-kayakers-body-of-marcus-robinson-found-day-after-solomon-shirley/73413268007/ |
| File Documentation: | Missing_White_River_kayakers_ body_found |
| Date: | 30 - Mar - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Kevin Rodriguez and Carlos Ramirez were canoeing when they panicked near a dam and jumped out of the canoe. Carlos was able to get to shore but Kevin was later found drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/114726 |
| File Documentation: | Carlos article.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Lawrence Morrissey and his friend Warren Rosenthal were kayaking a stretch of the White River. They were experienced kayakers and were planning to portage around the low head dam. But the water was moving too fast and they both went over the dam. Rosenthal was able to get out of the hydraulic, but Morrissey drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/24878 |
| File Documentation: | Morrissey verification article.pdf |
IN - Martinsville - White River Dam 3 miles north of Martinsville, IN | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Aug - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was fishing when he fell off the dam and was trapped by the hydraulics that the dam produced. It was very difficult for the rescue teams to recover his body. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wibc.com/news/Story.aspx?ID=1121992 *BROKEN LINK* |
IN - Milltown - Milltown Dam near Main St. Bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jun - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old girl was caught in the current while swimming with a friend. Witnesses saw the hydraulic cycling her under the water repetitively. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wave3.com/story/22638880/two-water-related-deaths-in-24-hours-on-blue-river/ |
| File Documentation: | Two water related deaths in 24 hours on Blue River.pdf |
IN - New Albany - IN - New Albany - Silver Creek Landing | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - May - 2024 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Floyd County Coroner Greg Roution said Monday that Andre “AJ” Edwards, Jr., 14, died from an accidental drowning. Edwards was at Silver Creek with friends on Memorial Day when he jumped from the six-foot high dam and became trapped in the reverse currents below. |
| Web Documentation: | https://archive.ph/YIrgt |
| File Documentation: | ID 575.pdf |
IN - North Terre Haute - Markle Mill Dam on Otter Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Tyler Jackson, 21, drowned after being swept over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://news.yahoo.com/removal-markle-mill-dam-tentatively-232000874.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALT3eWLvn4Y8yiOOcXsq62cTK0I8fVwJCAsQsMX_-2dVrpC6aarzD7AAddbEfLlcXGSZVGcq8Kcsw3y9tKvu3f-Vso9LQGVBQmb7hvW3TOyZ1il32MC8AcylkcVwuWzdXH11kasmY_xGBaC2ScsIW6xpqNWCCCWI_fso9Jeg4nuA |
| File Documentation: | ID 547.pdf |
IN - Roann - Eel River Dam in Stockdale | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking with four others when he went over the low-head dam and was pulled in by the hydraulics. He was not wearing a life-vest and the local authorities could not recover his body until a days later. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-call-leader-indiana-dam-roann-eel-ri/23118763/ |
| File Documentation: | Indiana Dam Roann Eel River June 21. 2010.pdf |
IN - South Bend - Low Head Dam on St Joseph River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jan - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Four people were kayaking when the current swept them towards the dam. One was sent over and drowned, but the others escaped (one clung to a cable, one pulled himself out, and the other tried to help those in the water) |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/62905 |
| File Documentation: | 62905.pdf |
IN - South Whitley - Collamer Low Head Dam on Eel River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Richard V. Wilson, 31, was kayaking when he was overturned and sucked under. Another kayaker attempted to rescue him in vain. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after resuscitation efforts. |
| Web Documentation: | https://apnews.com/general-news-ab9c2545106d4febad042caf32f9395a |
| File Documentation: | ID 529.pdf |
IN - Terre Haute - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man tried to swim in Otter Creek after heavy rainfall, fell over Markle Mill Dam, and got stuck in the hydraulics of the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://tribstar.com/bigstory/x93716750/BREAKING-Terre-Haute-man-believed-drowned-in-Otter-Creek/print |
| File Documentation: | IN Recovery efforts for man lost in Otter Creek.pdf |
IN - Williams - Williams Dam near Williams Dam Public Fishing Area | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Apr - 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An Indiana conservation officer with 28 years of experience drowned in a training exercise. In a team exercise, using a two-boat tether rescue, the first boat capsized and the officer was trapped by the hydraulic. Although rescued, he eventually died from the injuries caused by the incident. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/485/ |
| File Documentation: | 485.pdf |
KS - Argonia - Dam near Argonia River Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 13 - Sep - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A local firefighter was drowned at this dam site as he attempted to rescue a group of teenagers that had gotten themselves stuck in the dam's hydraulic. The man did not know how to swim. The firefighter was wearing a life jacket when he went into the water. The people pulled to safety were not wearing life jackets. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.psdiver.com/images/09-13-2008_Dennis_Rhoads_Firefighter_Swift_Water_Fatality_UPDATED_1-2-09-secure.pdf |
| File Documentation: | VID 94.pdf |
KS - Augusta - Osage Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19-year-old was with his friends near the dam when he jumped in and didn't resurface |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kwch.com/content/news/Search-underway-after-report-of-boy-falling-into-Walnut-River-near-Augusta-570263021.html |
| File Documentation: | vid 487.pdf |
| Date: | 19 - May - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Dustin Tolbert, 19, was kayaking on the river when his kayak went over the dam and he drowned. |
| File Documentation: | "C:\Users\ajk2001\Downloads\PS Fatalities - Kansas Osage St. Dam (multiple dates).docx" |
| Date: | 13 - May - 1978 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were riding a canoe when it went over the dam. One of the men was pulled to safety, but the other man drowned |
| File Documentation: | "C:\Users\ajk2001\Downloads\PS Fatalities - Kansas Osage St. Dam (multiple dates).docx" |
| Date: | 17 - Jun - 1964 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boy was wading in the water and tried to cross the dam when he slipped and was caught in the undercurrent |
| File Documentation: | "C:\Users\ajk2001\Downloads\PS Fatalities - Kansas Osage St. Dam (multiple dates).docx" |
KS - Burlington - Burlington City Dam | |
Incidents | |
KS - Burlington - Burlington City Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jun - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | A family of four was boating on the river. As the boat approached the low-head dam, it stalled and the operator lost control. All four were ejected and three died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/2021/06/07/kansas-mother-two-small-children-die-burlington-boating-accident/7582921002/ |
| File Documentation: | vid 435.pdf |
| Date: | 5 - Jun - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned when the small boat he and another man were in capsized near the dam. THe other man survived |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/2021/06/07/kansas-mother-two-small-children-die-burlington-boating-accident/7582921002/ |
| File Documentation: | vid 435.pdf |
KS - Eureka - Fall River Bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - May - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A seven-year-old girl died after being pulled from the water at the Fall River Bridge on the west side of Eureka. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wibw.com/content/news/7-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-pulled-from-river-in-Greenwood-County-378906751.html |
| File Documentation: | KS 7-year-old girl dies after being pulled from river in Greenwood County.pdf |
KS - Kansas City - Kansas River below Nelson Island | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - Mar - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were kayaking near a low-head dam located on the Kansas River in Kansas City when they capsized. One man made it ashore while the other drowned as rescue teams tried to locate him. |
| Web Documentation: | http://cjonline.com/stories/030807/kan_154646822.shtml *BROKEN LINK* |
KS - Lawrence - Bowerstock Dam near Massachusetts Street | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Apr - 1987 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were fishing in a long boat while drinking and sleeping. They found themselves at the dam and went over the 5 foot drop. Neither were wearing life preservers. One drowned in the hydraulic the other was washed through. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/apr/17/25-years-ago-boat-trip-kaw-ends-tragedy/ |
| File Documentation: | KS 25 years ago_ Boat trip on the Kaw ends in tragedy.pdf |
KS - Osawatomie - 8th street Bridge Low-Water Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - Aug - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Nineteen year old boy was walking along a dam and fell into the water and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://fox4kc.com/news/teams-work-to-recover-young-fishermans-body-from-kansas-river/ |
| File Documentation: | VID 193.pdf |
KS - Topeka - Dam on Kansas River near Topeka Water Treatment Plant | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A local kayaker and doctor drowned at this site. He apparently was alone and the water plant employees saw that his kayak was tumbling in the hydraulic. Emergency teams arrived too late to save the man. |
| Web Documentation: | http://cjonline.com/news/2011-07-16/drowned-kayaker-was-doctor-st-francis |
| File Documentation: | KS Drowned kayaker was doctor at St. Francis.pdf |
| Date: | 5 - Aug - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men were out on the Kansas River at night in a canoe. They went over a low-head dam when their canoe capsized and the two were caught in the weir and drowned. There was one warning sign. Legal action from the victims relatives is being taken for the incident. |
| Web Documentation: | http://cjonline.com/news/2010-08-25/drowning_lawsuit_proceeding_set#.TrlTZGtBPp5 |
| File Documentation: | KS Drowning lawsuit proceeding set.pdf |
KS - Wichita - 21st Street Bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A women fell into the water underneath the bridge, and a man left his kayak to assist her. He got stuck in a boil created by a 2 ft drop off under the bridge. The woman survived but the man drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article88678347.html |
| File Documentation: | KS Seminarian missing in river helped struggling woman before disappearing.pdf |
| Date: | Mar - 1979 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Andy Abbott(21) and Bradley Berschauer(21) died at Wichita’s 21st Street dam after their canoes capsized at the site of the dam. Berschauer was trapped in the water for 20 minutes, rescued, then pronounced dead at a hospital after resuscitation efforts. Abbott’s body was found 3 months later downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/midwest/2016/10/31/274591.htm |
| File Documentation: | ID 503.pdf |
KY - Beaver Dam - Rochester Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - May - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men put a boat in the Green River on the Butler County side, near the Rochester Dam. After getting into the river, the men discovered the boat's motor did not work. As the boat drifted toward the Rochester Dam, one of the men jumped out of the boat, while the other stayed in the boat. Both men went over the dam. The man who jumped out of the boat was washed up on the shore, where he ran to a house and called 911 Dispatch. The man in the boat drowned and his body was later recovered by the Hartford Fire Department’s Search and Rescue. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wbko.com/content/news/Fish-and-Wildlife-confirm-identity-of-victim-in-Rochester-boating-accident-380725451.html |
| File Documentation: | vid 259.pdf |
KY - Berry - Robinson Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - Jun - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A Harrison County man drowned in the Licking River at Robinson after jumping from the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Harrison-Co-man-dies-after-jumping-off-Robinson-Dam-382618851.html |
| File Documentation: | KY Harrison Co. man dies after jumping off Robinson Dam.pdf |
| Date: | 28 - Oct - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Unknown circumstances... body was located after car of missing person had been located near the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wtvq.com/update-body-found-in-dam-identified-as-missing-man/ |
| File Documentation: | VID 615.pdf |
| Date: | 28 - Jul - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 23-year-old man drowned while trying to save his girlfriend from the same fate. his girlfriend survived; however the 23 year old male did not. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/article44370039.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 613.pdf |
| Date: | 11 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A twenty year old was swimming with friends when he decided to try and walk across a dam. He got about half way across when he fell in. The current was too strong for him to get out, he was pushed downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/121679369.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Brandon Holbert, 20, drowned after falling of the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/investigations/2022/10/20/low-head-damns-dams-kentucky-us-kill-hundreds/69555931007/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 570.pdf |
| Date: | 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Family stated that young male was passing a ball between friends when he went back to far into the boil to catch the ball and was swept into the dam. |
| Date: | 22 - Jul - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three young girls found themselves caught below the dam when two of the girls jumped in to save the younger girl. A nearby boater was able to get to two of the girls but the 16 year old female drowned. |
| Date: | 20 - Jun - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 23 year old male disappeared after spending the day diving into the boil of the dam and swimming below the dam |
| Date: | 1977 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Family stated that their son drowned after swimming at Robinson Dam. |
| Date: | 31 - May - 1969 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 30 year old male drowned while attempting to rescue another male swept over the dam. Friends were able to get to the first male and revive him with cpr. |
KY - Bowling Green - Greencastle Dam, Bowling Green | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Apr - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Vehab Cuturic, 35, was fishing when he fell in and was caught in the hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/kentucky-man-drowns-in-barren-river |
| File Documentation: | 612.pdf |
| Date: | 21 - Apr - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Woman piloted boat over dam. The boat then capsized and the woman was caught in the submerged hydrolic jump and drowned. One man that was on the boat with her was able to make it to shore |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/officials-seek-help-in-finding-woman-in-river/article_fc911d7e-585e-5ad9-ace5-11f81abd453a.html |
| File Documentation: | KY Officials seek help in finding woman in river.pdf |
KY - Cynthiana - Terry Dam on Kentucky's Licking River | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Sep - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were fishing on South Fork Lick River when they got too close to a low head dam. One made it to shore but the other drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/2018/09/09/search-resumes-for-boater-missing-in-harrison-co/ |
| File Documentation: | 2018 UPDATE Missing Boater IDd As Rains Hinder Search Crews.pdf |
| Date: | 8 - Sep - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was pulled into the hydraulic and drowned. |
| File Documentation: | Harrison County Lowhead Dam Fatalities.pdf |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Three persons were on the river as it was coming down from a high level flow. One person was sucked into the hydraulic from downstream and the others tried to rescue. Eventually, two persons drowned and the third capsized and was washed downstream unharmed. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/453/ |
| File Documentation: | KY Cynthiana American Whitewater.pdf |
KY - Frankfort - Elkhorn Creek at the Jim Beam Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A tuber ran over the 5 foot dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/421 |
| File Documentation: | KY Frankfort American Whitewater.pdf |
KY - Frankfort - Elkhorn Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Oct - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Matthew Hughes put his kayak in the water too close to a dam. He got sucked in the undertow and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/2018/10/09/sheriff-crews-looking-for-kayaker-along-elkhorn-creek/ |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Lexington Man Dies In Kayaking Accident.pdf |
KY - Georgetown - Great Crossings Dam near Great Crossing Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Aug - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 39-year-old man who was rafting near the Great Crossing dam Sunday, drowned when he was pulled over the dam. [...] The day was sunny and witnesses said about two dozen kayakers and swimmers were in the area when the incident took place. The water was higher and the current stronger than usual due to recent rains, but not so much that a gate recently installed by the Scott County Fiscal Court would be closed. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.news-graphic.com/news/man-drowns-at-great-crossing-dam/article_afa788f0-175b-11ed-87a9-a7939452bcb1.html |
| File Documentation: | 2022 Man drowns at Great Crossing dam.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Edwardo Ponce, 26, and his fiance were kayaking when they went over the dam. Edwardo jumped out of his kayak, but his fiance stayed in. Rescuers were able to help her get out of the river safely, but they were not able to reach him until he died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/114822 |
| File Documentation: | VID 617.pdf |
| Date: | Aug - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 13-year-old boy drowned after falling from the low-head dam at Great Crossing Park. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.kentucky.com/2009/08/04/883489/boys-body-found-in-elkhorn-creek.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | ASDSO Safety Report_Sept. 2009.pdf |
KY - Grand Rivers - Kentucky Dam near I-24 bridge | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Mar - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A boat containing three fisherman capsized along the Tennessee River near the Kentucky Dam after having problems with the boat's engine. They were drawn into the dam's hydraulic and sucked close to the face of the dam. Only one man survived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/article/98845/search-for-2-fishermen-continues-in-tenn-river *BROKEN LINK* |
KY - Harrodsburg - Lock 7 dam near Pleasant Hill | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Mar - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 25 year old man was rafting with his friends when the current swept them over the Lock 7 dam. He was recovered downstream and pronounced dead on site. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/279/ |
| File Documentation: | KY Harrodsburg American Whitewater.pdf |
KY - Hyden - Dam near Leslie County High School | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Three men from the same family died after they were swept over a nearby dam by the rain-swollen current during a Fourth of July outing on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article44114511.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 160.pdf |
KY - Lebanon - Rolling Fork River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking near Old Mill dam, when he was pulled under by the current and didn't resurface |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wlky.com/article/crews-searching-for-missing-kayaker/20265346 |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Crews searching for missing kayaker.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Anthony Brown kayaked over Mills Dam and he drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/30439 |
| File Documentation: | Brown verification article.pdf |
KY - Louisville - Ohio River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Jan - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jacob Stover was kayaking in the Ohio River and dissapeared near a low head dam |
| Web Documentation: | American Whitewater |
| File Documentation: | Jacob Article.pdf |
| Date: | 3 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was driving a boat near the dam when his engine malfunctioned and he crashed into the dam. He was thrown from the boat and sucked into the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/missing-boaters-body-recovered-downstream-from-sherman-minton-bridge/417-1294306a-0b14-4b13-9dc3-c1a559dcfe9a |
| File Documentation: | VID 409.pdf |
KY - North Middletown - Low Head Dam on Stoner Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Aug - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking with a group near the dam when they went to the bank of the river to portage around it. When the group reentered the water, the man's kayak drifted towards the dam and another kayaker went to get it. He tried to help the kayaker but lost his footing, was swept underwater and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wtvq.com/recovery-effort-continues-for-missing-kayaker/ |
| File Documentation: | VID 457.pdf |
| Date: | 28 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old boy drowned after his boat, carrying 3 other people, capsized after going over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article153034964.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 541.pdf |
| Date: | 28 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old boy drowned after his boat, carrying 3 other people, capsized after going over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article153034964.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 541.pdf |
KY - Pineville - Kentucky Utility Low Head Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Apr - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man saw a stranded boat stuck in the river and decided to try and get it out, but fell into the water in the process and drowned by the low head dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.leagle.com/decision/In%20KYCO%2020090213169 |
| File Documentation: | KY McDOWELL v. KENTUCKY.pdf |
LA - Pearl River - Pearl River | |
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Incidents | |
LA - Washington Parish - Pearl River Sill | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Nov - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men were testing out a new boat when they were washed over the dam. Their bodies were found later below the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/northshore/pearl-river-missing-boater-found/289-53b4b67a-1736-459e-9a9d-0ce19d050648#:~:text=Davis%20said%20when%20the%20river,that%20dam%2C%22%20Davis%20said. |
| File Documentation: | Body believed to be missing man found in Pearl River.pdf |
MA - Bondsville - Upper Bondsville Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned in the Swift River after going off the Upper Bondsville Dam. Police reported him as being despondent over the recent death of his brother. Alcohol may have been involved. Suicide is a possibility. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.masslive.com/news/2010/04/bondsville_man_drowns_in_swift.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 72.pdf |
| Date: | 29 - Jun - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 15-year-old boy was swept into the turbulent waters of the Swift River as he attempted to cross the dam with five friends. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.masslive.com/news/2010/04/bondsville_man_drowns_in_swift.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 72.pdf |
| Date: | 1991 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old drowned at the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.masslive.com/chicopeeholyoke/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1152691695113690.xml&coll=1 *BROKEN LINK* |
MA - Pittsfield - Mill Street Dam next to railroad | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - Jun - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A teenager was pulled underwater by currents near the low-head dam. He then got caught in an underwater pipe and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.iberkshires.com/blog/iBerkshiresBlotter/2158/Pittsfield-Responders-Work-to-Recover-Drowning-Victim.html |
| File Documentation: | VID 100.pdf |
MD - Ellicott City - Bloede's Dam in Patapsco Valley State Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jun - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 22-year-old Landover man is dead after swimming in the waters near the Bloede Dam Sunday. The man, Byron Diaz, was swimming on a beautiful evening with a group of seven friends in an area posted with no swimming signs. The group entered on the Baltimore County side of Patapsco State Park. Shortly after 6 p.m., Natural Resources Police officers on a routine patrol discovered a man on the fish ladder of the dam, searching for his friend. State park personnel and the Howard County Fire Department joined the search for Diaz. Divers recovered body of swimmer below Bloede Dam at 1:37 PM - 8 Jun 2015 |
| Web Documentation: | https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2015/06/08/nrp-howard-county-divers-recover-body-of-patapsco-swimmer/ |
| File Documentation: | VID 624.pdf |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Web Documentation: | http://patch.com/maryland/ellicottcity/body-of-missing-man-alvaro-l-rivadineira-ordone-found-in-patapsco-river-police |
| File Documentation: | MD Body of Missing Man Found in Patapsco River.pdf |
| Date: | 4 - Aug - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was swimming with his friends when he started walking to shore to grab his flip flops. His friends last saw him between some rocks near the low head dam. His body was found the next day. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/swimmer-goes-missing-at-dangerous-md-dam/ |
| File Documentation: | VID 216.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - Jul - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was found dead of apparent drowning at the dam. |
| Date: | 3 - Jul - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old drowned in the Avalon area of the Patapsco Valley State Park below Bloede's Dam, in an area where authorities say swimming is prohibited. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2006-07-08/news/0607080252_1_reservoirs-drownings-swimming *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | Jun - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 28-year-old man was sucked under the dam after deciding to wade in and cool off while picnicking and fishing. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2006-07-08/news/0607080252_1_reservoirs-drownings-swimming *BROKEN LINK* |
MD - Ellicott City - Union Dam by Baltimore National Pike | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Swimmer drowns after jumping into the water next to the Union Dam in Patapsco Valley State Park. |
| Web Documentation: | http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/356773221.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jul+10%2C+2003&author=William+Wan&pub=The+Washington+Post&edition=&startpage=T.04&desc=Drowning+Highlights+River+Risks *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 19 - Jun - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A couple was rafting the river after heavy rains when they went over the eight foot dam. They were immediately caught by the hydraulic. No PFD's were worn. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/423/ |
| File Documentation: | MD Ellicott American Whitewater.pdf |
MD - Glen Echo - Little Falls Dam near Sangamore Local Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Jun - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Group of 6 people swimming in the Potomac River, 2 of them drowned and were found a few days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.leesburgtoday.com/crime/fire/bodies-of-lansdowne-cousins-found-in-potomac-river/article_bb900356-ae59-550d-ac65-9b7d172efdd5.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 25 - Apr - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and three children were canoeing in the Potomac River when the canoe capsized. None were wearing floating devices. Two swam to shore, one was rescued from a rocky mid-river outcrop, and the fourth, one of the children, couldn't be found. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/801/ |
| File Documentation: | MD Little Falls American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 5 - May - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | A group of 6 of the local infantry were going to run the Potomac River as a recreational activity. Higher than normal water levels had caused an even bigger hydraulic off of the Little Falls Dam. They had horse collar life vests that came off during the incident. A helicopter rescue was implemented and only a few were saved due to the lack of strength of the others to grab ahold. The dam has since been retrofitted after the tragic incident. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/273/ |
| File Documentation: | MD Little Falls American Whitewater2.pdf |
MD - Hagerstown - Antietam Creek Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Apr - 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man fishing jumped into the water to save his dog, and ended up drowning. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.herald-mail.com/2009-07-08/news/25176373_1_dam-public-safety-mde *BROKEN LINK* |
MD - Sharpsburg - Potomac River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Nov - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Susan King and Lynne King went over a dam in a boating accident and they both drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/41511 |
| File Documentation: | King verification article.pdf |
MI - Albion - North Branch Kalamazoo River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Betty Michael was kayaking and unexpectedly went over the dam. She died a couple hours after being pulled out of the water. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/50362 |
| File Documentation: | Betty Michael Verification Article.pdf |
MI - Corunna - Corunna Dam east of Mitchell Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Sep - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 32-year-old kayaker drowned after intentionally going over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2008/09/kayaker_charles_m_orgovan_dies.html |
| File Documentation: | MI Kayaker Charles M. Orgovan dies at Corunna dam.pdf |
MI - Durand - Shiatown Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - May - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 12-year-old girl fell into the dam's boil while walking across it. Rescuers were unable to save her. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/05/report_12-year-old_girl_drowns.html |
| File Documentation: | MI 12-year-old girl drowns in Shiawassee River after slip and fall.pdf |
MI - Grand Rapids - Fourth St Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was trying to cross the dam near the fish ladder, but then turned around to swim instead. The current took him under, and the firement took him out of the river, but they were not able to save his life |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/body-pulled-from-grand-river-in-downtown-grand-rapids/69-b580fdbd-bcc7-4ca0-a916-0c330f099e9b |
MI - Grand Rapids - Coffer Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Feb - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man was fishing in a 12 foot aluminum boat that tipped over in the hydraulics by the dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/02/family_of_grand_rapids_man_24.html |
| File Documentation: | MI Family of Grand Rapids man, 24, who drowned in Grand River says he loved being outdoors.pdf |
MI - Grand Rapids - 6th Street Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Aug - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An experienced scuba diver was diving in the Grand Rapids river when he got sucked into the current of 6th street dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/52127582.html?m=y *BROKEN LINK* |
MI - Lansing - Grand River | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Feb - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Devon Jeffery Christmas was kayaking when he capsized and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | Police: Body of man found Saturday was missing kayaker (lansingstatejournal.com) |
| File Documentation: | Devon verification doc.pdf |
MI - Milford - Huron River Dam near Milford | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two teens were in canoes as they approached the dam wanting to get as close as possible to touch the foamy water. They capsized and one drowned. A experienced canoeist attempted a rescue and drowned in the process. The second teen miraculously escaped. There are signs; the city is debating on setting up fines and better signage. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/oakland_county/two-people-in-a-canoe-drown-in-the-huron-river-in-milford *BROKEN LINK* |
MI - Monroe - River Raisin, Monroe | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - May - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three kayakers were paddling down the river when they were swept over the dam. Two were either rescued or self-rescued, but one died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/98697 |
MI - Niles - Niles Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jan - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men were kayaking near the dam when they reached the dam. One made it to shore to rescue himself, and another grabbed hold of a safety barrier above the dam and was rescued there, but the third was swept under and trapped beneath a log against the dam, where he died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/crime/2020/01/02/kayaker-pulled-from-st-joseph-river-wednesday-pronounced-dead/43907405/ |
MI - Otsego - Low head dam on Kalamazoo River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Apr - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Michael Baird, 34, went missing after visiting the Kalamazoo river, reported to have slipped and fallen in. Victim became unresponsive after crossing a low head dam area. |
| Web Documentation: | https://wbch.com/news/299683 |
| File Documentation: | ID 545.pdf |
MI - Rochester Hills - Yates Cider Mill | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Jul - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned as he attempted to run the low head dam near Yates Cider Mill. This site is known for its incidents and there are still no signs of warning. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/673/ |
| File Documentation: | MI Rochester Hills American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 1999 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A pair of kayakers were running the river after recent rains. They had run the river various times and to their surprise were able to run the dam. Due to losing a cooler, one man went back to run the dam a second time. He was caught in the hydraulic and drowned. The second man attempted a rescue but was barely rescued by a rope thrown to him by a witness of the incident. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/594/ |
| File Documentation: | MI Rochester Hills American Whitewater2.pdf |
MI - Three Rivers - Grande Point Power Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking near the dam when he fell into the water of the dam and was kept under by the current and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/116186 |
| Date: | 22 - Jun - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | "A fisherman witnessed a kayaker fall into the water around 5:46am Saturday near a dam on the St. Joseph River near the area of Wood Street and River Drive. The fisherman said the victim was in distress and “bobbing” in the water before going under and not resurfacing. Another fisherman attempted to reach the victim but was unable to do so because of the churning waters. a fisherman witnessed a kayaker fall into the water around 5:46am Saturday near a dam on the St. Joseph River near the area of Wood Street and River Drive. A fisherman witnessed a kayaker fall into the water around 5:46am Saturday near a dam on the St. Joseph River near the area of Wood Street and River Drive. The fisherman said the victim was in distress and “bobbing” in the water before going under and not resurfacing." |
| Web Documentation: | https://jocoreport.com/princeton-man-drowns-in-michigan-kayak-accident/ |
| File Documentation: | 2022 Princeton Man Drowns In Michigan Kayak Accident.pdf |
MN - Anoka - Anoka Dam near Main St. & Ferry St. | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 1977 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | One person fell into the Rum River near the Anoka Dam and drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Austin - Dam near 4th Ave. NE & 6th St. NE | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 31 - Mar - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Someone drowned after their canoe was capsized. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Austin - Mill Pond | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jul - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man tried to swim across Mill Pond and apparently swam over a spillway that leads to the bottom of a dam and got sucked into the current and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=13&ArticleID=22925 |
| File Documentation: | MN Decorah man drowns in Waucoma.pdf |
MN - Coon Rapids - Coon Rapids Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - May - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two anglers were killed in 1993 at the large Mississippi dam at Coon Rapids when they were fishing in a spillway and were pulled under |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.postbulletin.com/dnr-warns-about-drowning-machines/article_37593e0c-bd6c-5d27-a298-0938b8cfdcb2.html?mode=jqm |
MN - Crookston - Red Lake River Dam just east of River View Health | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - May - 1986 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 27 - May - 1980 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person got caught in the hydraulic while swimming and drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Faribault - Faribault Dam on Straight River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 13 - Apr - 1975 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A kayak containing two people went over the dam. Both were killed. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Faribault - Cannon River Dam east of North Alexander Park | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jul - 1979 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person fell into the hydraulic at the Cannon River Dam. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Glyndon - Dam in Buffalo River State Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Jun - 1975 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | An air mattress went over the low-head dam in Buffalo River State Park. Two fatalities occurred. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Goodview - Mississippi River Lock & Dam No. 5A | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Apr - 1985 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person drowned after their boat went over the dam. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 7 - Mar - 1983 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person was fishing in the spillway of the dam and ended up drowning. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Granite Falls - Minnesota Falls Dam (before removal) | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Aug - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 50-year-old man fell off a dam into the river and drowned. He was working for a power company clearing debris from a gate on the Minnesota Falls Dam. Another employee noticed that the victim was missing. Help was summoned and first responders found his PFD about 100 yards downstream. The river was a few feet below flood stage and the current was fast. His body was located about a half mile downstream two days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/accident_summary11.pdf |
| File Documentation: | MN_accident_summary11.pdf |
MN - Harding - Platte River dam near Platte Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Jul - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19-year-old man was wading with two other men below the dam when he stepped into a drop-off area and was swept away by the current around 8 pm. Help was summoned and he was recovered by divers, about 40 minutes after he went under. |
| Web Documentation: | http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/accident_summary10.pdf |
| File Documentation: | MN_accident_summary10.pdf |
MN - Hinckley - Grindstone River Dam on Grindstone Reservoir | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 14 - Jul - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowned at the dam. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Le Center - Gorman Lake Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - Jun - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Cause of fatality unknown. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Luverne - Rock River Dam SE of Luverne City Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Aug - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person fell into the water and drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Minneapolis - Mississippi River St. Anthony Lock & Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - May - 1991 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Boat over dam led to drowning. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Montevideo - Dam SW of Lagoon Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1975 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | 3 young people were caught in the hydraulic below the dam and drowned. The dam was removed during the summer of 2012. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wctrib.com/content/montevideo-minn-approves-removal-dam-chippewa-river *BROKEN LINK* |
MN - Moorhead - Fargo-Moorhead Dam near 12th Ave. N | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Apr - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Capsized boat led to a drowning. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 27 - Apr - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A canoe went over the Fargo-Moorhead Dam on the Red River. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Mora - Ann River Dam near Fish Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - Jul - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer was caught in the hydraulic and drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - New Ulm - Flandrau State Park dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Jul - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Cause of drowning unknown. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 1977 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An inner tube went over the dam and the person died. The dam was removed in 1995. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - North Branch - Sunrise River dam SW of Long Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Jul - 1981 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowned near the dam. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Onamia - Kathio State Park Dam on Ogechie Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 1974 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A canoe with two people in it went over the Kathio State Park Dam on the Rum River. Only one fatality occurred. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Pillager - Crow Wing River dam on Lake Placid | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 13 - May - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two people drowned and one was injured due to an accident while fishing in the spillway. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Pine City - Snake River Dam west of Cross Lake Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Apr - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker was trapped in a dam's hydraulics and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://jason.mnray.net/accident.html#top |
| File Documentation: | MN Jason Ray Accident Details and Water Safety Information.pdf |
MN - Rochester - Rochester Dam on Silver Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Aug - 1981 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person swimming drowned at the dam. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Saint Paul - Small dam in Battle Creek Regional Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 20 - Sep - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 13 year old boy was swept into the flood-swollen creek and then over a small dam. Assistance was summoned through 911 and a search was started. His body was recovered an hour and a half later, about 75 feet downstream from the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/accident_summary07.pdf |
| File Documentation: | MN_accident_summary07.pdf |
MN - Saint Paul - Mississippi River Lock & Dam No. 1 | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boat went over the dam and one person drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Sauk Centre - Sauk Centre Dam on Sauk Lake | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Aug - 1986 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A boat went over the dam and resulted in two fatalities. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - St. Michael - Berning Mill Dam near 42nd St. NE & N Aber Ave. | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - Jun - 1986 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two women went over the dam and were trapped by the powerful recirculating current at the base of the dam. A local fisherman was able to pull one woman to safety but was pulled under and drowned with the other woman. |
| Date: | 14 - Jul - 1979 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | A man went over the dam on an air mattress because of a dare. He was caught in the hydraulic due to the higher flows during the summer. Three people attempted a rescue but were capsized by the turbulent water leading to two additional deaths. The dam has now been removed as part of a safety program. |
| Web Documentation: | http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/drowningmachine.pdf |
| File Documentation: | MN The Drowning Machine.pdf |
MN - Welch - Welch Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 19 - Jul - 1991 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person went over the dam on a log and drowned. The dam has since been removed. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 18 - May - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A capsized raft near the Welch dam led to one fatality. The dam has since been removed. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 1983 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowned at the Welch Dam. The dam has since been removed. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | 29 - Jul - 1983 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person went over the dam in an inner tube and subsequently drowned. The dam has since been removed. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MN - Willow River - Willow River Dam on Willow River Reservoir | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 46-year-old man drowned after entering the river in an attempt to rescue his 30-year-old brother. The younger brother was swimming and then was swept over the 20-foot high Willow River Dam. The river was high and the current strong. The 30-year-old surfaced downstream. He was eventually rescued by family members, but the older brother apparently went over the dam, never resurfaced and drowned. The 46-year-old brother’s body was recovered downstream of the dam 3 days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/accident_summary11.pdf |
| File Documentation: | MN_accident_summary11.pdf |
| Date: | 14 - Jul - 1995 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A swimmer drowned at the dam. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
MO - Forsyth - Bull Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - May - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Scott Puckett and Alex Ekern drowned while kayaking a river at high water levels |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/49020 |
| File Documentation: | Puckett and Ekern Verification Article.pdf |
MO - Herculaneum - Dam near Riverview Plaza Dr. bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A young girl drowned while playing with friends near the Joachim Creek, officials say a group of boys and girls were walking on a low-head dam when the girl fell in. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ksdk.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=43265 *BROKEN LINK* |
MO - Neosho - Shoal Creek Dam near Lime Kiln Dr | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - Jul - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two waders - ages 27 and 35 - drown after being caught in an undercurrent at Shoal Creek low-head dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2015/07/26/drown-shoal-creek-weekend/30695299/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 493.pdf |
| Date: | 23 - Mar - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two young men lost control of their canoe, and as they jumped into the river to retrieve it, they were both trapped in the strong current produced by higher water levels from snow melt. One of the boys was saved by the fire department while the other drowned on site. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.koamtv.com/global/story.asp?s=12187738 *BROKEN LINK* |
MO - Neosho - Shoal Creek, Neosho, Missouri | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - May - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Kaylin Brown, 12, drowned on Shoal Creek on May 26. Her uncle says it was after her last day of school. She visited the low-head dam with a family friend to play in the water and celebrate. Kaylin played below the dam, when she tripped, getting too close to the dam’s powerful circulating current. Searchers found her body downstream days later. Family friend Trevor Hicks, 31, tried to save her. He later died after he was injured in the drowning. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.ky3.com/2021/06/11/family-asks-changes-low-head-dam-following-neosho-mo-girls-death/ |
| File Documentation: | Kaylin verification doc.pdf |
MO - Noel - Low Head Dam on Elk River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Aug - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Authorities say a 25-year-old woman became pinned at base of the dam while swimming on the Elk River, near Noel. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kmbc.com/article/olathe-woman-drowns-in-southwest-missouri/3695788 |
| File Documentation: | ID 511.pdf |
| Date: | 14 - Jun - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | While swimming, two best friends slipped over a low-head dam on the Elk River in southwest Missouri. They couldn't pull themselves out of the viciously churning water at the dam's base. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.internationalrivers.org/river-revival-bulletin/no-39-august-5-2002 *BROKEN LINK* |
MO - Noel - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jacob Farley, 26, attempted to save a woman trapped underwater at a lowhead dam on Elk River in McDonald County, MO. Emergency responders were able to save the woman but Farley drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://mdcp.nwaonline.com/news/2019/jul/04/two-drown-in-mcdonald-county-in-recent-/ |
| Date: | 12 - Aug - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman was swimming in the river when she was pinned to the base of the dam and drowned. |
MO - St Louis - Howell Island Conservation Area | |
Incidents | |
MO - St Louis - Howell Island Conservation Area | |
Incidents | |
MO - St Louis - Howell Island Conservation Area | |
Incidents | |
MO - St Louis - Dam near Howell Island Conservation Area | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - May - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Caleb Gage, 32, was on a canoe trip with a friend when his canoe capsized after going over a low head dam. His friend made it to shore alive, but Caleb was wearing no life jacket, and his body was recovered a few days later about 100 yards from the site |
| Web Documentation: | American Whitewater |
| File Documentation: | Jerry article.pdf |
MO - Stockton - Caplinger Mills Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - May - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | While fishing, a current swept a man over Caplinger Mills Dam. His life jacket was not buckled. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ozarksfirst.com/story/update-fisherman-drowns-after-going-over-dam/d/story/5sigkfayBUipRCnLGiT8ZA *BROKEN LINK* |
MO - Tecumseh - Dawt Mill Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Chloe Butcher, a 13 year old girl was trying to rescue another swimmer when the current pulled her into a hole in the dam. She disappeared under the water and never came back up. |
| Web Documentation: | https://npdp.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/other_materials/some_dam_hydro_news7_8_16.pdf |
| File Documentation: | MO 18e0ccc6-dfe3-4d76-b6a6-36c8e49774c2.pdf |
MS - Jackson - Ross Barnett Reservoir Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - Aug - 2024 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | According to Scott County Coroner Hunter Wolfe, the body of 78-year-old William Lee Purvis was recovered by a dive team near the Low Head Dam boat ramp connected to the Ross Barnett Reservoir around 12:15 p.m. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fisherman-found-dead-near-boat-ramp-in-reservoir/ar-AA1olcFH?ocid=BingNewsSerp |
MS - Lena - Low Head Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 12-year-old Mary Harrel was pulled underwater while swimming, her body was found 3 days later in the same vicinity where she had been swimming. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wlbt.com/story/35690534/body-of-missing-12-year-old-found-in-pearl-river/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 531.pdf |
MT - Corvallis - Bitterroot River Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man jumped in the water trying to save his dog, but both of them were swept over a lowhead dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/man-drowns-in-montana-river-trying-to-save-dog |
| Date: | 23 - Jun - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 6-year-old girl drowned after the drift boat she was riding in became caught in the backwater and filled with water. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Lolo-man-sons-nearly-drown-near-diversion-dam-4644830.php#page-1 *BROKEN LINK* |
MT - Huntley - Huntley Diversion Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Taeva Hawkins, a twelve year old girl, disappeared while swimming with two older girls through a tunnel that drains into the Huntley Project Irrigation District canal. The two older girls made it through the tunnel. Hawkins did not. |
| Web Documentation: | http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/huntley-area-resident-finds-body-of-lockwood-girl-reported-missing/article_80b33ff8-6c7f-566a-92fe-825bbb5e9f16.html |
| File Documentation: | MT Huntley-area resident finds body of Lockwood girl reported missing in canal.pdf |
NC - Advance - Idols Dam south of I-40 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | The victim had put an inner tube into the river below Idols Dam, and was sucked into the hydraulic roller. |
| Web Documentation: | http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WJ&p_theme=wj&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&s_hidethis=no&p_field_label-0=Author&p_field_label-1=title&p_bool_label-1=AND&s_dispstring=idols%20dam%20AND%20date(07/7/2003%20to%207/7/2003)&p_field_date-0=YMD_date&p_params_date-0=date:B,E&p_text_date-0=07/7/2003%20to%207/7/2003)&p_field_advanced-0=&p_text_advanced-0=(idols%20dam)&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D *BROKEN LINK* |
NC - Buffalo Lake - Buckhorn Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - Jun - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was driving a small boat near the dam when it got sucked into the undercurrent. He was pulled under and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article249859478.html |
NC - Eden - Dan River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Aug - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 5 |
| Description: | The Villano family was riding inner tubes and went over the dam. 5 of them drowned |
| Web Documentation: | Indiana Family Files Lawsuit After Drowning Deaths of 5 Members in Inner Tube Accident by Dam – NBC Chicago |
| File Documentation: | villano verification doc.pdf |
NC - High Shoals - High Shoals Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A girl was swimming with her friends and jumped off he dam, when she was caught in the water underneath the dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/accident/2019/06/25/crews-id-teen-drowned-in-gaston-countys-south-fork-river/4827318007/ |
NC - Mocksville - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and a dog were walking along a dam when the dog jumped in. The man jumped in after him to try to save the dog but broke his ankle. Another group of people, 3 men and a woman, were swimming when they saw this happen. They all tried to help the man with the broken ankle. One person was swept upstream, 2 others were able to get back to shore, and one man was stuck in the current and drowned. Everyone else lived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://salisbury.wbtv.com/news/news/101812-man-drowns-yadkin-river-while-trying-save-man-and-dog-who-fell-water-four-others-rescued *BROKEN LINK* |
NC - Morganton - Dam near Morganton Water Filter Plant | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - May - 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A local man with a power boat attempted to rescue a kayaker who had gotten stuck in the hydraulic of the dam. As a result, the boat capsized allowing one passenger to drown and the other persons were able to escape safely. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/508/ |
| File Documentation: | NC Morganton American Whitewater.pdf |
NC - Raleigh - Milburnie Dam on Neuse River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jul - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two children drowned just below the dam on the Neuse River. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/16/3386388/search-on-for-two-children-missing.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | Jul - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Several men were drinking and swimming near the dam. One was caught in the hydraulic and called for help. Another followed him in an attempt to rescue his friend. They both drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/16/3386388/search-on-for-two-children-missing.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 18 - May - 1979 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two friends were setting a fish net when the water swept one of them off a ledge and into the water. The water was swollen from recent rains. |
| File Documentation: | May 18, 1979.pdf |
| Date: | 2 - Jul - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | These men fell off their tubes and went under. A third man was rescued. The bodies were found days later after the water had gone down from heavy rain. |
| File Documentation: | July 2, 1973.pdf |
| Date: | 7 - Sep - 1970 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was fishing and stepped in a hole whiling trying to cross the water and went under |
| File Documentation: | September 7, 1970.pdf |
| Date: | 30 - Apr - 1964 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | N&O reporter, Bob Lynch, witnessed this drowning while researching for a story on shad fishing. |
| File Documentation: | April 30, 1964.pdf |
| Date: | 12 - Aug - 1960 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Cora was bathing below the dam, stepped in a hole and was pulled under. Henry, a one armed produce dealer, went in after her and they both drowned. Neither knew how to swim. 12-Aug-29 |
| File Documentation: | One armed man rotated.pdf |
NC - Spencer Mountain - Spencer Mountain Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 14 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A teenage boy was swimming in the river when he was swept over the dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wbtv.com/2019/06/11/teen-rescued-search-underway-second-person-swollen-south-fork-catawba-river/ |
ND - Bismarck - Low head dam near Apple Creek Country Club | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men were canoeing near the Apple Creek Country Club when they capsized after going over a low head dam. They were caught by the hydraulic and drowned. The current of the creek had to be slowed so as to dislodge the bodies. |
| Web Documentation: | http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/second-body-found-in-apple-creek/article_7030d71e-80a2-11e0-8516-001cc4c03286.html |
| File Documentation: | ND Second body found in Apple Creek.pdf |
ND - Drayton - Drayton Dam, NE of I-29 exit 187 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Jun - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A fisherman drowned after getting caught in the spillway. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
| Date: | Sep - 1982 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A person was caught in the hydraulic at the Drayton Dam along the Red River despite warning signs. |
| Web Documentation: | http://webapps8.dnr.state.mn.us/mcv_pdf/046_267/046_267.pdf |
| File Documentation: | 046_267.pdf |
ND - Grand Forks - Riverside Dam near Riverside Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Jan - 1999 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A snowmobile went over the dam and the man drowned. |
| File Documentation: | MN - Dam Accidents - 74 to 09.xls |
ND - Valley City - Little Dam in the Sheyenne River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Apr - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 23-year-old college student was found in the Sheyenne River. Authorities believe he drowned after a rubber raft carrying him and two others capsized. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.bakkentoday.com/event/article/id/36584/ *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 11 - May - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 38-year-old woman drowned trying to rescue her dog. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/18309999/drowning-in-valley-city *BROKEN LINK* |
NE - Beatrice - Court Street Bridge Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Young man drowned while swimming near the court street bridge low-head dam on the Big Blue River near Beatrice, NE. |
| File Documentation: | Court_Street_Bridge_Dam_young_man_drowns_while_swimming_06-16-2010.pdf |
NE - Columbus - Tailrace Park Low Head Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Jul - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A young man drowned after falling into the water while fishing near the dam. |
| File Documentation: | 2022-07-05_Tailrace_Park_LHD.pdf |
NE - Fairbury - Fairbury Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Jul - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned while swimming near the low-head dam near Fairbury, NE. |
| File Documentation: | 07-12-2015_Fairbury_Dam.pdf |
NE - Genoa - Loup Public Power Diversion Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man's kayak overturned when going over the dam and he drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.1011now.com/content/news/Body-of-missing-volunteer-firefighter-found-in-Loup-River--510830731.html |
NE - Guide Rock - Guide Rock Diversion Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men drowned after falling into the water while fishing near the Guide Rock Diversion Dam near Guide Rock, NE. A third man made a full recovery after being rescued and taken to the hospital. |
| File Documentation: | 2019-07-26_Guide_Rock_Diversion_Dam.pdf |
NE - Papillion - Dam near Washington Street bridge (Papillion Creek) | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Jul - 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jesse Greise, 21, and friend Josh Rothanzl were kayaking Thursday down the creek before coming to a 4 to 5 foot drop under the east part of the Washington Street Bridge. Rothanzl was able to safely exit the creek before the drop, but Greise did not see the drop off in time and was pulled under by the strong current. Rothanzl jumped into the water after Greise but was unable to save him. |
| Web Documentation: | http://unothegateway.com/student-wrestler-drowns-in-kayaking-accident/ |
| File Documentation: | NE Student, wrestler drowns in kayaking accident.pdf |
NE - Scottsbluff - North Platte River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - Oct - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Linda D Schledewitz, 65, was kayaking with her husband when they went over a check dam. Her kayak overturned and her husband struggled to reach her with the strong current. When he made it to her, he attempted to administer CPR, but it was too late |
| Web Documentation: | American Whitewater |
| File Documentation: | Jerry article.pdf |
NH - Gorham - Androscoggin River Dam north of Androscoggin River Reservoir | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - May - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two man were kayaking without PFD's when they capsized after reaching the dam. One man made it to shore while the other disappeared and drowned. |
NH - Henniker - West of the Ramsdell Road Bridge | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Jun - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Three boys were swimming in Silver Lake near the Lochmere dam when they got stuck in the current. Some boaters were able to save the youngest boy but the other two drowned. Currents were stronger from recent rain. |
| Web Documentation: | www.concordmonitor.com/article/2-drown-one-saved-below-dam *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 22 - Apr - 2001 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A father and his son were canoeing when they attempted a run above a wing dam. The son made it ashore but the father was tapped in the hydraulic and drowned. Firefighters recovered his body a half mile downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/711/ |
| File Documentation: | NH Henniker American Whitewater.pdf |
NJ - High Bridge - Town of High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of the Raritan | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Jun - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and his girlfriend were landing near the dam when the man slipped. The girlfriend called rescue squads. The body was recovered three days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/105/ |
| File Documentation: | NJ High Bridge American Whitewater.pdf |
NJ - Pequannock - Newfoundland (Rte 513) to Alt Rt 511, Pompton Lakes | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - May - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An experienced boater was running the Peaquanock River with his friends when they passed a first dam unharmed. There was a second dam that his friend did not wish to run but the experienced boater went for it. He was immediately flipped by the hydraulic and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/107/ |
| File Documentation: | NJ Pequannock American Whitewater.pdf |
NJ - South Bound Brook - Island Farm Weir southeast of Cooper Street Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Apr - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Six months after having finished the a site deemed for recreation, a canoeist paddled over the dam crest and was drowned in an attempt to rescue a fellow canoeist who had capsized. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | Oct - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A canoer paddled over the dam crest. He capsized against the nappe and fell into the water and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.damsafety.org/media/Documents/Journal/TschantzWright_PublicSftyLowDams_JDS2011_1.pdf |
| File Documentation: | Hidden Dangers and Public Safety at Low-Head Dams.pdf |
NM - Arrey - Percha Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jul - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two brothers were attempting to cross a spillway runoff near their campsite. They found a rope and tied themselves at the waist with about five-feet of slack between them. Witnesses said the brothers were returning to the bank of the river when one of the men lost his balance and fell. The strong current took the brothers under and they drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.demingheadlight.com/story/news/2016/07/18/two-brothers-drown-percha/87265158/ |
| File Documentation: | NM Two brothers drown at Percha.pdf |
NM - Flora Vista - Penny Lane Low Head Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men were tubing down Animas River when they went over a low head dam and were trapped in the current. Two were closer to shore and were able to get out, but the third was stuck in the hydraulics and drowned. There were signs on the shore. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.elpasotimes.com/newmexico/ci_18401411 *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 30 - Jun - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two rafts transporting Boy Scouts went over a low-head dam on the Animas River. The run was unintended as the strong current carried their rafts down river. Four boys fell out of one of their rafts and a one of them was pulled into the hydraulic jump. His life jacket was pulled off and his body was found 5 miles down the river by a rescue helicopter. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.koat.com/Boy-Scout-Dies-In-Rafting-Accident/6107968 |
| File Documentation: | NM Boy Scout Dies In Rafting Accident.pdf |
NY - Ulster County - Low-head dam in Claryville near Denning Rd and Red Hill Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Aug - 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two young boys were rafting down the river when they came across the low-head dam. They were not strong enough to escape the current and were entangled in the raft at the foot of the dam and drowned. |
NY - Baldwinsville - Dam Adjacent to Erie Canal Lock 24 - West of Syracuse Street Bridge | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 13 - Jun - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Not confirmed yet. Something to keep your eye on. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2015/06/rescue_workers_continue_searching_turbulent_seneca_river_for_2_missing_kayakers.html#incart_related_stories |
NY - Binghamton - Rock Bottom Dam south of Columbus Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Sep - 1975 |
| Fatalities: | 4 |
| Description: | An early fall storm caused the flow to be quite turbulent in the river. Two persons that were rafting were swept over the dam and trapped by the current below the structure. In a rescue effort, one firefighter drowned. The next day a recovery effort was made for the body of the previous day and three more firefighters drowned due to the turbulence of the water. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.sailingbreezes.com/sailing_breezes_current/articles/march06/damm.htm |
| File Documentation: | NY Bring Your Own Plates.pdf |
NY - Buffalo - Buffalo Creek in West Seneca | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jun - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 14-year-old boy died following a near drowning incident in Buffalo Creek. Swept into the hydraulics of a man-made dam, he was dragged approximately three-quarters of a mile in the water. Despite rescue efforts, the teen eventually succumbed to his injuries. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.westsenecabee.com/news/2012-09-27/Front_Page/Angel_marks_the_spot.html *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | Apr - 1991 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men drowned while on an inner tube adventure on the rain-swollen creek. |
| File Documentation: | Lawyers file notice of claim in 2 drownings.pdf |
| Date: | Jul - 1987 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | 19-year-old man and woman were caught in the rapids when their small raft overturned. A firefighter successfully rescued the man, then lost his life in an attempt to save the woman. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.westsenecabee.com/news/2012-08-02/Front_Page/Flurys_legacy_continues_through_water_rescue_team.html *BROKEN LINK* |
NY - Chestertown - Starbuckville Dam south of Schroon Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Jun - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A man jumped into the river in an effort to save his son following a tubing accident on the turbulent Schroon River. The two then went over the dam and subsequently drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://alb.merlinone.net/mweb/wmsql.wm.request?oneimage&imageid=5646686 *BROKEN LINK* |
NY - Gansevoort - Thompson Island Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Nov - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Motor problems caused the stalled boat to float downstream and go over the dam. One man escaped, but the other drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-15/12585963096010.xml&coll=1 *BROKEN LINK* |
NY - Lyonsdale - Ager Falls | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was walking across rocks near the dam when he slipped into the fast moving water and never resurfaced |
| Web Documentation: | https://newzjunky.com/16-year-old-drowns-in-lewis-county/ |
NY - Macedon - Canal spillway | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1962 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | When I was in high school, probably 1962 or 3, I and two others, who approached a spillway from downstream in an aluminum rowboat, nearly drowned in that Case C (Macedon, NY, canal-lock bypass stream, https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B004'17.8%22N+77%C2%B017'54.8%22W/). Each of the three of us escaped the cycle a few times only to be sucked back in, back to the face of the waterfall, but eventually escaped alive. We were all capable swimmers. But after this lucky escape I learned that just a week earlier a teenage boy who had been fishing there had fallen and in and drowned. I also heard a story that a couple had died there at some earlier date. |
NY - Millport - Veteran, Schuyler, Catherine Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - Apr - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | The victim was kayaking on Catharine Creek when he went over a man-made dam and was thrown into the water. Three nearby anglers rescued the victim, who was caught in the turbulence beneath the falls, after approximately 15 minutes. The victim was then brought to the hospital where he later died. Alcohol was not a factor. The deceased was wearing a lifejacket. |
| Web Documentation: | http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/documents/RecreationalBoatingReport2011.pdf *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Columbus - 5th Avenue Dam near Ohio State University | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jul - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 20-year-old Christian Hallam drown after going over the 5th Avenue low-head dam in an inner tube. |
| Web Documentation: | http://soilandwater.ohiodnr.gov/maps/ohio-lowhead-dams |
| File Documentation: | ID 495.pdf |
| Date: | 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned after his inner-tube raft went over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/08/15/destruction-of-a-deadly-dam.html *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Columbus - Dodridge Street low-head dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jul - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two half-brothers, ages 18 and 20, dead in Olentangy River after going over the Dodridge Street low head dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/2015/09/29/low-head-dams-danger-below/22773420007/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 497.pdf |
OH - Columbus - Low Head Dam Near Antrim Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - Apr - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 67-yr-old victim drowned rescuing his dog that jumped in the river near a low-head dam in the Lower Olentangy |
| Web Documentation: | https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/family-opens-up-after-their-dad-drowns-saving-mans-best-friend |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Family opens up after father drowns saving mans best friend.pdf |
OH - Columbus - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jul - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men swimming in the Olentangy River were swept by the current to the dam and underwater, said Battalion Chief Tracy Smith. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/07/19/search-for-stepbrothers-in-olentangy-river-to-resume-today.html *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Columbus - Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Jun - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 17-year-old boy waded into the Scioto River with friends only to be pulled under the water. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/06/03/teen-who-drowned-likely-was-caught-in-turbulent-water-from-lowhead-dam.html# *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Dayton - Lowhead dam near Dayton | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Aug - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A father and his two sons were in a canoe when they spotted balls trapped in the hydraulic of a low head dam. They capsized in the attempt to get them. A 9 year old son drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/827/ |
| File Documentation: | OH Dayton American Whitewater.pdf |
OH - Dayton - Low Head Dam by W Monument Ave | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Oct - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Another incident on the Great Miami involved a 30 year-old man whose boat capsized above a dam at 11:00 pm on October 9th. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/829/ |
| File Documentation: | OH Dayton2 American Whitewater.pdf |
OH - Delaware - Deleware Recycling Plant to Chapman Rd | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An unidentified man drowned at this location after going over the low head dam and being caught in the hydraulic. The flow was approximately 1700 cfs described as high and pushy. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/826/ |
| File Documentation: | OH Delaware American Whitewater.pdf |
OH - Englewood - Dam near Englewood Reservoir | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Dec - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two people attempted to save their puppy who had fallen into the swift waters. They both drowned and the dam has since been removed. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/a-dangerous-low-water-dam-removed-from-stillwater-/nM4hc/ *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Green Camp - Low head dam on Scioto River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Tyler Webb, 29, and Raymond Williams, 28, were kayaking the river when they encountered a low head dam. Both died wearing life vests. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/crews-recover-2nd-kayaker-found-dead-scioto-river/530-232b44ff-ddd4-4b6a-805e-e445b82e10a2 |
| File Documentation: | ID 543.pdf |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Tyler Webb, 29, and Raymond Williams, 28, were kayaking the river when they encountered a low head dam. Both died wearing life vests. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/crews-recover-2nd-kayaker-found-dead-scioto-river/530-232b44ff-ddd4-4b6a-805e-e445b82e10a2 |
| File Documentation: | ID 543.pdf |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Tyler Webb, 29, and Raymond Williams, 28, were kayaking the river when they encountered a low head dam. Both died wearing life vests. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/crews-recover-2nd-kayaker-found-dead-scioto-river/530-232b44ff-ddd4-4b6a-805e-e445b82e10a2 |
| File Documentation: | ID 543.pdf |
OH - Hamilton - Dam north of Neilan Boulevard | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | Dec - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman's body was found at the base of the dam. No witnesses were present when she drowned. Her car was in the parking lot adjacent to the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/body-found-in-low-level-dam-near-miami-hamilton-campus *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 17 - Apr - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | We (Hamilton Fire Department) had a training accident at our local low head dam. Two members were caught in the undertow of a low head dam. One flushed and one did not. The one who did not was underwater for 26 minutes before being recovered and worked on. He is now back to work doing the same thing he did before. I was part of the internal investigative committee. I have several years of experience teaching water rescue. |
| File Documentation: | HFD_Preliminary_Report_draft_6_1__1_[1].pdf |
| Date: | 20 - Jun - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men drowned after their 26 foot cabin cruiser stalled and flipped in this 3 foot high low head dam and the men were caught in the hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/809/ |
| File Documentation: | OH Hamilton American Whitewater.pdf |
OH - Lisbon - Little Beaver Creek Ohio | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Jun - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | three drown at low level dam |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/northeast-ohio/2015/06/22/father-son-drown-after-northeast-ohio-kayaking-outing/29106201/ *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Newark - Dam near Newark Water Treatment PLant | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Aug - 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19-year-old man was swept from the dam when walking out on top of it and drowned. It is unknown why he was out on the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/22925/0/Mans-body-found-four-miles-from-where-he-fell-off-dam *BROKEN LINK* |
OH - Sidney - Low Head Dam on Great Miami River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Apr - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Four people tried to boat over the dam and the boil below it capsized them. Two of the boaters died, one performed self rescue, and another was still in the water when the authorities came |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.sidneydailynews.com/2020/04/29/first-responders-search-river/ |
OH - Upper Sandusky - Upper Sandusky - Sandusky River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Jun - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | 2 brothers in Kayaks went over submerged damn and drowned. June 21, 2015 NO SIGNS POSTED |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/local/2015/06/22/sandusky-river-drownings/29107733/ |
| File Documentation: | OH 2 Bucyrus men drown in Sandusky River.pdf |
OH - Willoughby - Daniels Park by I-90 | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - May - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two rafters lost their lives at the Daniels Park Dam in Willoughby, OH. The teenagers ran the dam in a raft and drowned--they were not wearing PFDs. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/773/ |
| File Documentation: | OH Willoughby American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 26 - Apr - 1998 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was in a Survival Suit that had much buoyancy when he jumped into the river to show its buoyancy. He was washed into the hydraulic and circulated 4-5 times before being released. He drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/480/ |
| File Documentation: | OH Willoughby2 American Whitewater.pdf |
OH - Zanesville - Ellis Lock | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and his wife were kayaking near the dam when it pulled the man over. The woman was able to get out before the current pulled her over, but the man died |
| Web Documentation: | https://ycitynews.com/10984/news/man-dies-after-kayak-goes-over-ellis-dam/ |
OK - null - Low Head Dam near Broken Bow Lake | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - Jul - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking on a restricted area of the river when he went over the dam, was caught in the undertow, and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.koco.com/article/ohp-texas-man-drowns-after-kayaking-in-restricted-area-of-mountain-fork-river-in-mccurtain-county/36959063 |
OK - Colcord - Low head dam in Colcord, OK | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 18 - Jul - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 42 year old man drowned at the low water dam [...] Authorities say his son [was drowning] in the rough water underneath the dam, the man jumped in to save his son and got caught up in that current as well |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.krmg.com/news/fox23-investigates/fox23-viewer-warns-drowning-dangers-popular-swimming-spot/SBXPHBQYUVE3BHRX6ESLG2J7GQ/ |
| File Documentation: | 2022 FOX23 viewer warns of drowning dangers at popular swimming spot.pdf |
| Date: | 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 10-year old girl died at the low head dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.krmg.com/news/fox23-investigates/fox23-viewer-warns-drowning-dangers-popular-swimming-spot/SBXPHBQYUVE3BHRX6ESLG2J7GQ/ |
| File Documentation: | 2022 FOX23 viewer warns of drowning dangers at popular swimming spot.pdf |
| Date: | 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 3-year old girl died at the dam. Her 2 year old brother also drowned but was revived |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.krmg.com/news/fox23-investigates/fox23-viewer-warns-drowning-dangers-popular-swimming-spot/SBXPHBQYUVE3BHRX6ESLG2J7GQ/ |
| File Documentation: | 2022 FOX23 viewer warns of drowning dangers at popular swimming spot.pdf |
OK - Flint Creek - Low Head Dam at Flint Creek Water Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - May - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man jumped in to save his son when he also got caught in the hydraulic current underneath the dam. Witnesses pulled both of them from the water but only the son survived |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.krmg.com/news/fox23-investigates/fox23-viewer-warns-drowning-dangers-popular-swimming-spot/SBXPHBQYUVE3BHRX6ESLG2J7GQ/ |
| Date: | 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 10-year old girl was caught in the current and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.krmg.com/news/fox23-investigates/fox23-viewer-warns-drowning-dangers-popular-swimming-spot/SBXPHBQYUVE3BHRX6ESLG2J7GQ/ |
| Date: | 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 3-year-old girl was caught in the current and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.krmg.com/news/fox23-investigates/fox23-viewer-warns-drowning-dangers-popular-swimming-spot/SBXPHBQYUVE3BHRX6ESLG2J7GQ/ |
OK - Fort Coffee County - Arkansas River - Lock and Dam 14 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Apr - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | William and Christy Farhat and their 2 children were boating on the Arkansas River when their boat capsized at a low head dam. The only one who survived was their 4 year old son, who tried to get help for the rest of his family, but was too late. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/12273 |
| File Documentation: | Farhat verification article.pdf |
OK - Tulsa - Riverside Drive Dam south of W 23rd Street | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Aug - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Three men were hand fishing along the Arkansas river when they were swept away and stuck in the current of the low head dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.newson6.com/story/23023249/arkansas-rivers-low-water-dam-a-dangerous-vicious-cycle-fire-captain-says |
| File Documentation: | OK Arkansas River's Low-Water Dam 'A Drowning Machine'.pdf |
| Date: | 24 - May - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 35-year-old man was kayaking alone when he went over the Zinc low-water dam and drowned. The rescue teams were sent only to retrieve the victim's drowned body. The tragedy is attributed to a drowning machine created from increased rainfall that produced the hydraulic weir. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Official_Kayaker_rescued_from_Arkansas_River_dies/20100524_11_0_amanwh327133 *BROKEN LINK* |
OR - Cave Junction - Seats Dam about a mile west of Rough and Read Botanical Wayside | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Feb - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A group of three persons were kayaking when they came across a lowhead diversion dam. One man attempted a run of the dam and was caught in the hydraulic. By the time that the rescuers had arrived, one of his companions was attempting CPR but to no avail. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/1056/ |
| File Documentation: | OR Cave Junction American Whitewater.pdf |
OR - Union - Swackhammer Dam near Union | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Jun - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A mother and her daughter drowned where the Swackhammer Dam was replaced with a modern drop structure for fish passage. The State of Oregon and U.S. Bureau of Fisheries neglected the potential hazards of submerged hydraulic jumps that were created from the changing of structures. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
OR - Veneta - Long Tom River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Apr - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | 2 victims - 23 year old woman Mariana Dukes and 26 year old man Joseph Bendix - went missing between Ferguson Rd and Monroe, OR on the Long Tom River on April 23, 2022 |
| Web Documentation: | American Whitewater |
| File Documentation: | Jerry article.pdf |
PA - Bloomsburg - Fishing Creek dam near Camp Creasy | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 37-year-old male paddler lost his life when his 9.5-foot kayak capsized while attempting to paddle over a low-head dam. The victim, who was wearing a lifejacket and could swim, was thrown from the kayak when his bow hit the boil and was forced under. The victim gained footing for a short time but was caught by the recirculating current. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - May - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 29-year-old man lost his life when his 15-foot aluminum canoe capsized after going over a low head dam at Camp Creasy on Fishing Creek. The deceased was a swimmer but had very little boating experience. Fishing Creek was swollen with water from the recent rains. The victim and the other occupant of the canoe intentionally went over the dam. The turbulent water in the hydraulic at the base of the dam quickly swamped the canoe. The air temperature was 85 degrees F. but the water temperature was only 57 degrees F. Hypothermia was a factor. Though Type III PFDs were available, they were not worn. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Cheswick - Allegheny River Lock & Dam No. 3 | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 26-year-old and a 59-year-old male angler lost their lives when their 16-foot open motorboat capsized when it was drawn into a low head dam by the recirculating current. There were three men onboard the boat when they approached the Lock #3 dam from downstream and got too close. The boat’s operator made it to shore but the two passengers drowned. There were no buoys marking the dam at this time of year. The water temperature was 58 degrees so hypothermia or sudden immersion into cold water (cold water shock) may have been factors. The boat was legally equipped with wearable PFDs but the victims were not wearing them. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Collegeville - B.F. Goodrich Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - May - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 14-year-old male paddler and his 42-year-old father lost their lives when they apparently capsized their 15-foot canoe. Little is known about this accident because there were no witnesses. They launched the canoe in the swollen waters of the creek for a 10-mile float trip. After waiting several hours, the person who was to meet them reported them missing. A general search began, which resulted in rescuers finding the canoe stuck in the boil below Goodrich Dam. Two Type III PFDs and a canoe paddle were also in evidence. Neither paddler was wearing a life jacket. The dam has since been removed. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | Aug - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Warning signs have since been posted after the lawsuit of the 1977 victims. A young man drowned due to neglecting the signs and being drown into the toe of the dam by the hydraulics. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.feldmanshepherd.com/52-media-coverage-Feldman-Shepherd-Lawyers-Require-Destruction-of-Dangerous-Dam-as-Part-of-Settlement-The-Philadelphia-Inquirer-.php *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | Feb - 1977 |
| Fatalities: | 4 |
| Description: | 4 boys aged 17 to 23 drowned while canoeing. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.philly.com/2000-06-19/news/25603418_1_canoe-trip-canoeing-accident-life-jackets *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Dauphin County - Dock Street Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Mary Bredbenner and Madelyn Binkley drowned when their boat was capsized after hitting a dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/man-charged-in-death-of-fiancee-daughter-who-drowned-after-boat-capsized/521-8fc5748b-3435-4b89-9594-42cb908bb863 |
| File Documentation: | Mary Bredbenner verification document.pdf |
PA - Dover - Conewago Cr. Dam at Davidsburg Road, Detters Mill | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - Jul - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two boaters went over the dam and the boat capsized. One man drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_26038526/water-rescue-happening-washington-township *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 21 - Aug - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Aug. 21, Joe Keller, 14, was swimming at one of the two dams near Ort Mill on the Conewago with a group of teens. His friend Wanda Dunker went under in the downstream churn of water. Joe jumped in and helped her to safety, but he was sucked under by the water. He was rescued from the creek but died in the hospital three days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pa-gov-ridge-signs-dam-safety-bill-78057592.html *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - East Berlin - East Berlin Dam near Highway 234 bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jul - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two friends drowned after jumping off the East Berlin Dam on boogie boards. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3414214 *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 18 - Aug - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Boy jumps into water to save a girl that is trapped in the current by the dam. He saves her but is trapped himself. Responders got him out but he died 3 days later. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.eveningsun.com/ci_21400517/local-woman-gives-those-grieving-something-hold-onto *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Easton - Bushkill Creek dam just north of Bushkill Dr & Zucksville Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Mar - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 23-year-old man lost his life when his kayak capsized after going over a low-head dam. He was caught in the hydraulic below the dam where he circulated for a few minutes. The victim could swim, was an experienced boater, and was wearing a wet suit and a PFD. The water temperature was 43 degrees, so hypothermia was a probable factor. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 22 - Oct - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 14-year-old canoeist drowned when his canoe capsized in the hydraulic. There were no PFDs on board. The severely damaged canoe was trapped in the recirculating hydraulic of the dam. The victim's body was recovered two hours after the accident 60 feet downstream from the dam. The victim had very little boating experience and no formal instruction in boating safety. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Easton - Lehigh River, Chain Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2014 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Kayaker went over dam and was caught in hydrolic jump at base of dam. Companion kayaker tried paddling his kayak towards the victim but was caught in the current as well. Both were found unconscious and one was later pronounced dead |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/Local/rescue-crews-called-to-lehigh-river-in-easton-area/26099852 *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Edgeworth - Dashields Lock and Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Helene Brandy and Brittany Evans were kayaking when they were swept over the dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/2018/10/09/sheriff-crews-looking-for-kayaker-along-elkhorn-creek/ |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Lexington Man Dies In Kayaking Accident.pdf |
| Date: | May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Helene Brandy and Brittany Evans were kayaking when they were swept over the dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/2018/10/09/sheriff-crews-looking-for-kayaker-along-elkhorn-creek/ |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Lexington Man Dies In Kayaking Accident.pdf |
| Date: | May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Helene Brandy and Brittany Evans were kayaking when they were swept over the dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/dam-safety-summit/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 566.pdf |
PA - Edgeworth - Dashields Dam on the Allegheny River | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 20 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two female kayakers plunged over the Dashields Dam in Edgeworth, PA. They both drowned after being caught in the boil of the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/05/20/body-found-ohio-river/ |
| File Documentation: | PA Woman Dead, One Missing After Ohio River Kayak Accident.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - May - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 24-year-old female lost her life when the personal watercraft on which she was a passenger traveled over a dam. Both the operator and passenger were caught in the boil below the dam for an unknown period of time. Another boater pulled them from the water and they were treated by EMS personnel prior to transport to the hospital. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital and the operator received minor injuries. Both were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | May - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | One person was killed and another injured when a jet ski they were riding went over the Dashields Dam outside of Pittsburgh. The passenger drowned after being caught in the current at the base of dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.westbradford.org/CABDangersontheWater.pdf |
| File Documentation: | CABDangersontheWater.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A boat was drawn to close to the dam and capsized. Two of the person in the boat drowned as they did not have life jackets on and the water was approx. 58 degrees so hypothermia could have been a factor. They were not able to escape the dam's hydraulic. Their bodies were recovered later that same day. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.fish.state.pa.us/%5C/anglerboater/2011ab/vol80num3_mayjune/05recap.pdf *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Ephrata Township - Cocalico Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Apr - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Boy drowns under low head bridge. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/145/ |
| File Documentation: | PA Ephrata Township American Whitewater.pdf |
PA - Harrisburg - Dock Street Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A woman was killed and her 3-year-old daughter is still missing after the boat they were in capsized near the Dock Street Dam Monday night. The girl's father survived |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wgal.com/article/river-rescue-underway-in-harrisburg/20274179 |
| File Documentation: | 2018 UPDATE District attorney seeking information about deadly boating accident.pdf |
| Date: | 7 - May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | The boat -- carrying the family of three and their dog -- capsized around 10 p.m. on May 7 just south of the I-83 bridge in Dauphin County. Mary Bredbenner -- Binkley's fiancée -- and the dog were recovered overnight between the Steelton Boat Launch and the Dock Street Dam. Their daughter, 3-year-old Madelyn Binkley, was found almost three days later at the Union Street Boat Launch. The Dauphin County Coroner's Office ruled that the death of Bredbenner, 25, and Binkley was caused by accidental freshwater drowning. |
| Date: | 15 - Jun - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 41-year-old man lost his life when his 9.5-foot kayak went over the Dock Street Dam and capsized. A witness observed the victim paddling across the current when he was swept over the dam in his kayak. The victim was not wearing a life jacket, although one was found in the boil of the dam along with an inflatable air bladder. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | Jun - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 41-year-old man lost his life when his 9.5 ft kayak went over the Dock Street Dam. The victim was an inexperienced paddler. The victim was not wearing a PFD when recovered, although one was found captured in the current at the face of the dam along with an inflatable air bladder. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.fish.state.pa.us/anglerboater/2012ab/vol81num3_mayjun/14recap.pdf |
| File Documentation: | Recap_of_2011_PA_Fatalities.pdf |
| Date: | 21 - Jul - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were fishing just below South Bridge when a current from the dam seized a bait bucket that one of them had tied around his waist. Both men were pulled under by the current. One survived, but the other drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 20 - Jun - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | A 40 year old man, his 16 year old son, and their 35 year old neighbor lost their lives when the rowboat they were fishing from capsized in the hydraulic. The men rowed the boat out onto the river and approached the dam from the downstream side; though an anchor was deployed, it did not hold. No PFDs were used or on board. It is very doubtful whether any of the victims had any boating experience or formal education in boating safety--the boat was overloaded. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - Jun - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Three men were paddling north of the dam to fish. Currents pulled the boat toward the dam, and continued pulling it even after an anchor was dropped. The boat capsized and all three drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 10 - May - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 29 year old fisherman lost his life when the motorboat he was fishing from got caught in the hydraulic below the Dock Street Dam in Harrisburg and capsized. The accident occurred at 1:30 AM. There were two other fishermen on board. The men maneuvered the boat to within 10 to 15 feet of the dam from the downstream side. The backwash from the hydraulic pulled the boat into the dam, causing it to fill with water and capsize. The occupants held on the boat as it turned over in the water. One of the survivors used a Type IV PFD (boat cushion) to escape from the hydraulic and get to shore. Though the boat was legally equipped with type IV PFDs, there were no wearable types on board. Help was summoned and the remaining survivor was rescued at 4:30 A.M. The operator was an inexperienced boater with no formal instruction in boating safety. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 10 - May - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men were fishing in a boat below the dam when the current pulled the boat into the dam. The boat capsized, and one of the men was pulled under and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 6 - Jul - 1987 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were rafting along the river when their raft went over the dam. One clung to the raft until he was rescued, but the other drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 9 - Apr - 1981 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was fishing below the dam when when his boat became caught in the boil line and was pulled against the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 2 - Jun - 1979 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was trapped in the circulating current below the dam after the canoe he was in was swept over the dam. A passenger in the canoe survived, but the man did not |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 29 - Apr - 1976 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men were seen clinging to a boat in the dam. When rescuers arrived, all they saw was the boat belonging to the men. Both drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 17 - Jun - 1973 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man disappeared after an all night fishing trip. His boat, life jacket, and tank were found near the dam and his body was found downstream two weeks later |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 23 - Jun - 1968 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old dove into the water at the top of the dam and never resurfaced |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 28 - May - 1967 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was pulling his son on water skis when his boat went over the dam, killing him. His son was treading water and survived |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 30 - May - 1961 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An 18-year old man, his younger brother, and a woman were on a motor boat on the river when the boat was swept over the dam. Rescuers saved his brother and the woman, but the man drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 24 - Jun - 1960 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Paul Bouder (26) and his family were taking their boat on its first outing when the force of the river took the boat over the dam and it capsized. Three volunteers with the river rescue service tried to save the family, but their boat also capsized. They were able to save the wife and children, but Paul and one of the rescuers both drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 9 - Oct - 1955 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two fisherman died in 1955 when their boat overturned near the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 2 - Aug - 1940 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A four-year-old fell off of the riverwalk steps into the river and was swept over the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 1 - Jul - 1940 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Three boys were fishing in a boat near the dam when the undertow sucked in their boat, smashed it to pieces, and tossed them into the water. All three drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 28 - May - 1937 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A high school athlete drowned after his canoe went over the dam, but his friend was rescued |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
| Date: | 3 - Dec - 1935 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | David Stone (28) died trying to salvage a boat from the water below the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/erry-2018/06/72b6e927394991/victims_of_the_dock_street_dam.html |
PA - Holtwood - Holtwood Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Apr - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 16-year-old girl lost her life when the 16-foot open motorboat in which she was a passenger went over the Holtwood Dam. The motor would not start so they deployed the anchor but the water was too deep for the anchor to catch. All six occupants jumped out of the boat before it went over the dam, including the victim. Only the 16-year-old girl drowned. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 1 - May - 1993 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men lost their lives when their motorboat went over the Holtwood Dam. The owner of the boat was an experienced boater who knew the river well. It is possible that they intentionally shot the dam. PFDs were on-board, but not used. It is unknown if either victim could swim. Alcohol was a major factor in this accident. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Jackson Township - Cordorus Creek | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Mar - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Payton Gonzalez went to the river with his friend. Payton got caught in the strong current and got pulled over the dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | Federal agency considers removing low head dam where 11-year-old boy drowned - pennlive.com *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | Payton Gonzalez drowning site.jpg |
PA - Jonestown - Dam south of William Penn Highway | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - Apr - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Four people were fishing above the dam when they were swept under by the current. Two were able to escape, but the other two drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/04/man-and-his-mother-drown-in-swatara-creek-while-fishing-at-low-head-dam.html |
| Date: | 16 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 31-year-old man was pulled underwater by currents at the dam and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/31-year-old-man-drowns-in-lebanon-county-dam-state-police.html |
| Date: | 20 - Dec - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men died when their canoe capsized after going over a low-head dam. Apparently, they intentionally shot the dam, going over it in the middle of the creek. The canoe capsized and was held against the dam by the hydraulic. Wearable PFDs were on board but were not used. Alcohol was a major factor. The water temperature was 38 degrees, so hypothermia was a direct contributor. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Jonestown - Swatara Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jul - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Perry Ratcliffe was kayaking with some friends when a torrential downpous increased water levels from 400 cfs to 1400 cfs. Perry was unable to avoid going over a low head dam and get caught in the hydraulic, from which he was drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/10733 |
| File Documentation: | Ratcliffe verification article.pdf |
PA - Lancaster - Dam in Lancaster Township | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 13-year-old boy died while swimming at the low-head dam in the rain-swollen Little Conestoga Creek. The dam has since been demolished. |
| Web Documentation: | http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/5426_Mill-owner-battles-Pa--over-warning-signs-at-small-dam.html *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Lewistown - Unnamed dam on Kishacoquillas Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Nov - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 47-year-old man lost his life when his kayak capsized in the hydraulic below a low-head dam. Two paddlers went over the dam, but only one made it out of the hydraulic. The victim washed away from the dam but appeared to be unconscious. The first paddler attempted CPR but was unsuccessful. He was wearing a PFD but was not wearing a wet or dry suit. Sudden immersion into cold water of the creek was probably a factor. The victim could swim and was an experienced boater. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Mechanicsburg - Dam near Messiah College | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Jul - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 70-year-old man drowned after going over the low-head dam in an inner tube. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ydr.com/ci_9816260 *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Middletown - Red Hill Dam near Three Mile Island | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Apr - 1992 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men died when their motorboat swamped in the hydraulic below the dam. The two men were employed by a contractor and were conducting a shad survey at the time of. Both men were wearing PFDs, were experienced boaters and were above-average swimmers. The water temperature was 54 degrees, so hypothermia was a factor. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 16 - Nov - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 49 year old man and his 43 year old wife lost their lives when their open motorboat capsized after going over the Red Hill Dam. Apparently, they got too close to the dam and could not turn in time to keep from being washed over in the heavy current. Four PFDs have been recovered or seen caught in the hydraulic below the dam. It is almost certain that none were worn by the victims. No bodies have been recovered as of this date. Alcohol may have been involved. Hypothermia was a probable factor. It is unknown whether the victim had any boating experience or formal education in boating safety. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - New Hope - New Hope Dam near S Main St & Windy Bush Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Jonathan Gentile, 38, and his dad were kayaking and did not know that there was a low head dam on the river that they were on. Jonathan went over the dam first, and the hydraulic jump held him underwater even though he had been wearing a life jacket. Jonathan was taken to the hospital and was put on life support. He was pronounced dead on May 24 after being taken off of life support |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/114726 |
| File Documentation: | Carlos article.pdf |
| Date: | 21 - May - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man lost his life when his canoe capsized after going over a dam on the Delaware River. The dam is clearly marked and the deceased had previous canoeing experience in the area. Water conditions were high with a swifter than average current. The deceased could swim but, according to the other paddler in the canoe, hit his head or got trapped in the canoe. PFDs were worn. The victim's body was recovered two miles downstream from the dam by another boater. Hypothermia may have been a factor. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Newtown - Neshaminy Weir Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - May - 2025 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A park ranger in his kayak capsized and drowned while putting up a buoy near a stone dam on Neshaminy Creek. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2025/05/25/tyler-state-park-rangers-body-found-after-kayak-capsized-newtown-alec-campbell-dnr-psp-bucks-county/83857713007/ |
| File Documentation: | Tyler State Park ranger's body found 3 days after kayak capsized.pdf |
PA - Philadelphia - Dam above Roosevelt Blvd. | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 13-year-old boy jumped off a bridge into the rain-swollen Pennypack Creek and was swept over a dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pennypack-creek-drowning-boyle-funeral/1963474/ |
| File Documentation: | PA - Philadelphia - Dam above Roosevelt Blvd July 2013.pdf |
| Date: | 13 - Jul - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men decided to ride blow-up pool floats down a raging, rain-swollen Pennypack Creek. One of the men drowned after getting caught in the hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.philly.com/2010-07-15/news/24968085_1_creeks-pool-philadelphia-water-department *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 19 - Jul - 1996 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two teenage boys drowned after jumping into the rain-swollen creek and going over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.philly.com/1996-07-21/news/25621496_1_storm-swollen-creek-search-friday-night-search-team *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Phoenixville - Black Rock Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 6 - May - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | In May, a 36-year-old woman drowned there while trying to rescue her dog, which survived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.philly.com/2002-12-04/news/25360736_1_body-divers-black-rock-dam *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | PA - Phoenixville - Black Rock Dam May 6 2002.pdf |
| Date: | 28 - Nov - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | On a Thanksgiving fishing trip, one man slipped on ice and fell into the water. His body was trapped against the base of the dam for a few days before it finally got loose and was found 400 yards downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | http://articles.philly.com/2002-12-04/news/25360736_1_body-divers-black-rock-dam *BROKEN LINK* |
PA - Pittsburgh - Allegheny River Lock & Dam No. 2 | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jul - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 42-year-old man (the boat operator) and a 19-year-old woman lost their lives when their 21-foot cabin motorboat went over the dam at Lock #2. There were not enough PFDs to go around for the eight people on board the boat. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - May - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 31-year-old man and his 32-year-old roommate lost their lives when their 41-foot cabin motorboat went over lock #2 dam. Both men were experienced boaters. The boat apparently lost power when the mooring or lock lines became tightly wound onto the outdrive stabilizer bar. The river was very high and swift. Though several PFDs were on board they were not worn by either victim. Though two anchors were on board they were not deployed. The boat was caught in the hydraulic from the low head dam. Alcohol and controlled substances may have been factors. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Point Marion - Point Marion Lock & Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - Aug - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was last seen when he jumped into the water near the dam, apparently to investigate why his boat had stalled. Two friends threw Gardner a life preserver after he came up once but were not able to save him. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.heraldstandard.com/news/2006/sep/01/report-alcohol-may-have-played-role-in-drowning/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 167. SID 118. VID 62.pdf |
PA - Reedsville - Reedsville to Juanita River | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Nov - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three friends were kayaking when they came across a low head dam. Two of the friends attempted a run of the dam and capsized while the third went ashore and attempted to rescue his friends. One of the kayakers was able to free himself of the hydraulic and make his way to shore. The other one drowned. The rescue teams responded quickly but he never regained consciousness. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/468/ |
| File Documentation: | PA Reedsville American Whitewater.pdf |
PA - Riegelsville - Dam near Rieglesville | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Aug - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A large flooding had recently taken place when a middle aged man decided to go on a kayak run. He went over the low head 8 foot high dam and capsized. He had a life preserver on but it was torn from his body and he drowned in the hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/676/ |
| File Documentation: | PA Riegelsville American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 29 - May - 1989 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was paddling with two friends in a 17 foot cano. They capsized at the dam site and all three were caught in the hydraulic. One drowned at the site; another was taken to the hospital in critical condition. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/278/ |
| File Documentation: | PA Riegelsville2 American Whitewater.pdf |
PA - Shamokin Dam - Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | Sep - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Nathan Zahn, 71, a fisherman drowned after his small boat capsized due to the hydraulic boil close to the dam. The other man in the boat was resucued with no injuries. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/09/delaware_fisherman_dies_after.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 521.pdf |
| Date: | 12 - Oct - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 58-year-old man drowned near the Bower Memorial Dam when his fishing boat capsized due to the hydraulic boil generated by the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/10/beavertown_man_identified_as_d.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 507.pdf |
| Date: | 3 - Aug - 2008 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19-year old man lost his life when the 17-foot canoe he and three others were paddling swamped then capsized in the hydraulic current below the Sunbury Generation LLC power company dam in Shamokin Dam. The paddlers made a decision to cross the dam upstream, even though it was a clearly marked run-of-the river low-head dam exclusionary zone, and did not think there would be a problem. The boat was properly equipped with life jackets. However, the victim was either not wearing one, or was wearing one that was improperly fastened, at the time of the accident. The victim was a below average swimmer. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Shickshinny - Fishing Creek Dam south of Crickside Ln | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was kayaking with two others when he went over the dam and drowned. His friend tried to save him to no avail but he himself was saved by rescuers who arrived on the scene. |
| File Documentation: | PA - Shickshinny - Fishing Creek Dam south of Crickside Ln May 7 2011.pdf |
PA - South Connellsville - South Connellsville Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - May - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 31-year-old man lost his life when his 12-foot kayak capsized. The victim was paddling with a friend on the Youghiogheny River when the friend capsized and swam to shore. The victim remained in his boat and attempted to retrieve his friend’s kayak downstream then disappeared from view due to a bend in the river. The victim’s empty kayak was observed traveling over the South Connellsville Dam a short while later. Both kayaks had wearable PFDs shoved into the bow but neither paddler was wearing a lifejacket. The kayaks were designed to be used on flatwater, not whitewater, and neither had spray skirts. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Washington Boro - Holtwood Dam west of Owl Bridge Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Apr - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A group of six persons in a powerboat went over the low-head dam when the motor stalled. They had time to put on their life vests and five of the group survived the 55 foot plunge. The victim to the drowning was the young lady who had her life vest torn from her body. |
PA - West Chester - Dam near Brandywine Picnic Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jun - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A 28-year-old man and his 34-year-old brother lost their lives when they intentionally paddled their borrowed 10-foot kayaks over a low-head dam on the Brandywine Creek at Brandywine Picnic Park. The two brothers passed the dam warning signs approximately 300 yards upstream from the dam. They were then hailed by a life guard who was stationed upstream from the dam to keep people away from it. She told the brothers not to go over the dam, but to portage around instead. One of the brothers waved to her and said: we're fine. He then went over the dam, was immediately caught in the hydraulic and began calling for help. The other brother attempted to exit his kayak before going over the dam. He too became caught in the hydraulic and began calling for help. Both men were wearing PFDs although the second victim's PFD was not secured properly and came off once he began circulating in the hydraulic below the dam. Alcohol may have been a factor. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - West Conshohocken - Plymouth Dam south of I-476 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - Aug - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 73-year old paddler lost his life. There were no witnesses to this accident. The victim was paddling a 10-foot kayak earlier in the day upstream toward the Plymouth dam but it has not been recovered. His body was found the following morning stuck to the dam. It is unknown if he was boating at the time he went into the water. The victim could swim. He was wearing a Type III PFD when recovered. The dam was removed in 2009. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PA - Williamsport - Hepburn Street Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - May - 2025 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three children were playing in the river and got swept away by the current, Claude Shreffler (10) and went over the dam. Her mother was able to surface but Claude was pronounced missing. and and her body was found at a later datetwo of the children made it out, one adult went over the dam but was rescued, and the third child, Claude Shreffler (10), was missing and and her body was found at a later date. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2025/05/body-of-missing-10-year-old-from-south-williamsport-recovered-near-sunbury/ |
| Date: | 17 - May - 2025 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | After jumping off a diversion wall on the city side of the Hepburn Street dam, Tyler M. Lance (37) drowned in the Susquehanna River. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.sungazette.com/uncategorized/2025/05/man-drowns-in-susquehanna-river-near-williamsport-saturday/ |
| File Documentation: | Man drowns in Susquehanna River near Williamsport Saturday.pdf |
PA - York Haven - York Haven Dam south of Three Mile Island | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Apr - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men lost their lives when their motorboat collided with a dam. They were attempting to cross the river late at night above the York Haven Dam. A strong storm with winds exceeding 25 mph and a heavy downpour created very hazardous conditions on the river when the two men launched their boat. The victim's boat collided with the dam. This may have caused the two victims to be ejected from the boat. The water temperature was 48 degrees, so hypothermia may have been a factor. Alcohol was a major factor. Both victims could swim. Neither victim was wearing a PFD, but the boat was equipped with cushion Type IV throwable devices. The operator of the boat was a very experienced boater but had no formal instruction in boating safety. |
| File Documentation: | PA VID 55.pdf |
PN - York Haven - New York Haven Hydro Station | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Oct - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three people were fishing near the dam when their boat capsized, sending them into the water. Two of them survived, but one woman died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/overturned-boat-hospital-susquehanna-river-lancaster-county/521-a2144f48-d486-4983-a5dd-16376ff2ea9d |
| File Documentation: | PN - York Haven - New York Haven Hydro Station October 23 2021.pdf |
RI - Exeter - Barberville Dam on the Wood River | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - Mar - 1994 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A couple of canoeist attempted a run of low head dam when they capsized from being too close to the hydraulic. One of the men was washed through; the other was stuck in the hydraulic. The Fire Department arrived to pull the victim from the water to find him dead. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/229/ |
| File Documentation: | RI Exeter American Whitewater.pdf |
SC - Blacksburg - Dravo Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A Gaffney man who couldn't swim slipped into the water and drowned on the Fourth of July. Carl Edward Owens Sr., 47, of Marietta Road, was fishing with his wife, Debbie, and son below Duke Energy's Dravo Dam on the Blacksburg side of the river when the incident occurred. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2016/07/05/gaffney-fisherman-drowns-in-broad-river/27454470007/ |
| File Documentation: | SC - Blacksburg - Dravo Dam July 4 2016.pdf |
SD - Baltic - Dam located by Baltic River Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 12 - Jul - 2011 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 17 year old young man drowned due to the hydraulics created by the low-head dam. The article referenced does not contain explicit information. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110725/NEWS/107250311/Peril-persists-small-old-dams-Big-Sioux?nclick_check=1 *BROKEN LINK* |
SD - Belle Fourche - Near Belle Fourche | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Two men and two girls were canoeing down the Belle Fourche River when their canoe capsized and the two men and one of the girls were drowned. The second girl was washed to shore by the current and walked two hours to alert authorities The girls were wearing life jackets. The event occurred by a diversion dam that aids in irrigation. |
| Web Documentation: | http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_528f5fa4-8261-11df-bab3-001cc4c002e0.html |
| File Documentation: | SD Two men, 11-year-old die after canoe capsizes near Belle Fourche.pdf |
SD - Flandreau - Flandreau Dam near 1st Ave and N Crescent St | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - May - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowns due to a weir produced by a low-head dam when he jumps into the river to save his dog. Witnesses called the proper authorities immediately, but they could do little to rescue him. His body was found 12 hours later 100 yards from the dam. |
| File Documentation: | SD - Flandreau - Flandreau Dam near 1st Ave and N Crescent St May 22 2010.pdf |
TN - null - Cheatham Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19-year old was sucked under while swimming near the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://fox17.com/news/local/authorities-rush-to-drowning-at-cheatham-county-dam |
| File Documentation: | IID 1179. SID 471. VID 445.pdf |
TN - Clarksville - Little West Fork | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1978 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Incident details: Solider from 101st or teenager was entrapped in tree fall going over dam in an inflatable raft. Unsure of date, some time between 78-81. Was covered by the Leaf Chronicle. Photo in paper showed him entangled in the deflated raft and tree limbs. Location details: Low head dam for old mill close by. Dam was visible from the bridge passing over the Little West Fork also known as Ringgold Creek. |
TN - Delano - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jan - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19 year old and 2 minors were kayaking on Conasauga creek. There were life jackets on the boats, but nobody was wearing them. When they went over a low head dam, the 2 minors were flushed out but the 19 year old was caught in the submerged hydraulic jump |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/114726 |
| File Documentation: | Carlos article.pdf |
TN - Milan - Rock River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 14 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Four people were riding in a boat when it went over the dam. Two were rescued, but two died |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/river-rescue-crews-pull-four-boaters-from-the-rock-river/526-f94ddcff-9b40-43c9-adb3-ed973c5936ed |
| File Documentation: | IID 1151. SID 405. VID 423.pdf |
| Date: | 18 - Jun - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Maci Chavez, 5 years old, was in a canoe with her family when the canoe went over the Steel Dam. The rest of her family was rescued but Maci drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/33147 |
| File Documentation: | Chavez verification article.pdf |
| Date: | 18 - Jun - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A canoe went over the dam. Three people were rescued, but a 5-year-old drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/33147 |
| File Documentation: | IID 1149. SID 405. VID 421.pdf |
TN - Murfreesboro - Manson Pike Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19-year-old jumped into the water and may have struck an object underwater. He drowned near the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://wgnsradio.com/teen-dies-at-manson-pike-dam-third-incident-there-this-week-cms-13752 |
| File Documentation: | TN Teen Dies at Manson Pike Dam; Third Incident There This Week.pdf |
TN - Murfreesboro - Nice Mills Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - Jun - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowns after falling into the water near Nice Mills dam. The current was very strong. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.topix.com/forum/city/smyrna-tn/T1P5ES8OL3BRG1OCC *BROKEN LINK* |
TN - Newport - Enka Dam on the Nolichucky River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jun - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Anna Last and her kids were in a raft that got caught in a low head dam hydraulic. Anna attempted to swim her kids in the raft to safety. She was unsuccessful and drowned. Rescuers saved the 5 children in the raft |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/9076 |
| File Documentation: | Last verification article.pdf |
TN - Normandy - Courtner's Mill Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A girl was kayaking with her parents near the dam. They tried to paddle through and area where the river had cut a channel around the dam, but she capsized and was pinned underwater by a downed tree where she drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/100004 |
| File Documentation: | IID 1201. SID 493. VID 467.pdf |
TN - Richland County - Richland Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 7 - May - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Matthew Brannon was paddling with a woman and his dog when they went over a low head dam. Matthew and the woman made it made it out of the hydraulic. Matthew attempted to save the dog but was drowned in the dangerous current. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/93033 |
| File Documentation: | Matthew article.pdf |
TN - Rockford - Rockford Manufacturing Company Dam near Little River Rd | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 1 - Aug - 1999 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | The son and grandson of a state senator drowned as they attempted to rescue a trapped kayaker who had attempted to run the dam. The water level was running higher due to recent heavy rains. They were unsuccessful in retrieving the bodies and found them downstream the next day. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/113/ |
| File Documentation: | TN Rockford American Whitewater.pdf |
TN - Shelbyville - Halls Mill Bridge on the Duck River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 9-year-old Dreyton Sims was swimming when he got pulled under the current and drowned. He was reportedly not wearing a life vest. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2017/07/06/search-9-year-old-boy-missing-duck-river-enters-3rd-day/455572001/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 527.pdf |
TN - Walland - Peery's Mill Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - May - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man died swimming in river after substantial rain. Unclear from reporting whether he went over dam. More than likely, though. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2018/05/30/possible-drowning-victim-recovered-perrys-mill-dam-walland/658294002/ |
| File Documentation: | 2018 Sheriff No sign of potential second drowning victim in Blount County search called off.pdf |
| Date: | 11 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 25 year old male attempted to do a dive or flip off of the wall of the dam and got caught in the hydraulic. The level of the water in the river was 3-ft higher than usual. There was a mud covered sign that warned of impending danger. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.thedailytimes.com/news/man-dies-in-drowning-at-perry-s-mill-dam/article_7056efbf-5115-5836-8012-fe0d82b62743.html |
| File Documentation: | IID 683. SID 191. VID 151.pdf |
| Date: | 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman drowned after jumping from the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.thedailytimes.com/news/man-dies-in-drowning-at-perry-s-mill-dam/article_7056efbf-5115-5836-8012-fe0d82b62743.html |
| File Documentation: | IID 683. SID 191. VID 151.pdf |
TN - Whitwell - TN - Ketner's Mill Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Jun - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 19 year old man entered the water near the base of the dam and was pulled under by the current. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.mcnewstn.com/articles/ketner-mill-area-scene-of-drowning-as-search-begins-friday-night/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 113. SID 248. VID 403.pdf |
| Date: | 8 - Jul - 2018 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) – A Florida man died on Sunday July 8, 2018 while kayaking on the Sequatchie River. The 38 year old kayaker was below the low head dam at Ketner’s Mill. He was with his wife and two children at the Mill to swim and kayak. While his kids were swimming, he paddled toward the dam.The water from the dam flipped him over and pulled him under. Witnesses were able to pull him to shore and perform CPR. But he was pronounced dead at the hospital. |
| Web Documentation: | https://wdef.com/2018/07/09/kayaker-drowns-sequatchie-river/ |
| File Documentation: | TN Kayaker drowns on the Sequatchie River.pdf |
| Date: | 16 - Jul - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Three men drown at low head dam. One victim was accidentally swept over dam, the other two victims attempted to rescue first victim and could not escape hydraulic. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.chattanoogan.com/2015/7/17/304343/3-People-Drown-At-Ketner-s-Mill.aspx |
| File Documentation: | TN Hurt Brothers, Fisherman Jeremy Richardson Were Ketner's Mill Drowning Victims.pdf |
TX - Austin - Low Head Dam on the Colorado River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - May - 2021 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man kayaked over a low head dam in the Colorado River and was caught in a hydraulic underneath the dam, where he drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/colorado-river-drowning/269-9fe9b98e-13db-4245-9ca1-3c78dd5ccee0#:~:text=The%20Austin%20Fire%20Department%20said,dam%20on%20the%20Colorado%20River.&text=AUSTIN%2C%20Texas%20%E2%80%94%20A%20man%20drowned,River%20Sunday%20afternoon%2C%20officials%20confirmed. |
| File Documentation: | IID 1213. SID 505. VID 479.pdf |
TX - Bandera - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 8 - Jun - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | An ex Marine jumped into the water after a teenage boy remained caught in the undertow of the lowhead damn after pushing his friend out. The Marine was eventually able to push the teenager out of the current but lost his life in the process. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-man-who-died-saving-teens-from-Medina-7973623.php |
| File Documentation: | IID 782. SID 254. VID 255.pdf |
TX - Canyon Lake - Kanz Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Jun - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman was trapped in the current of Kanz Dam while tubing with a group. |
| Web Documentation: | http://herald-zeitung.com/news/article_56d22885-2424-502d-8eb7-049527223048.html |
| File Documentation: | IID 705. SID 207. VID 172.pdf |
TX - Comfort - Dam near the Haven River Inn | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 11 - Jul - 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men were kayaking when they came across a low-head dam. They scouted the site and decided to run it. The first person made it across but the second flipped and was quickly pulled under. His body was discovered the following day. |
TX - Concan - Dam near Highway 127 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Jun - 2004 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Four men set out from Concan to inner tube down the Frio River. They were caught in the dam's undertow and one man drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://article.wn.com/view/2004/07/02/Man_tubing_on_Frio_River_drowns/#/related_news |
| File Documentation: | TX Man tubing on Frio River drowns.pdf |
TX - Fort Cavazos - Low head dam on House Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 21 - Apr - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Pohanka-Kalama, 46, died while diving at a low head dam. Sustained fatal injuries due to hazardous conditions underwater, did not drown. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/2018/09/09/search-resumes-for-boater-missing-in-harrison-co/ |
| File Documentation: | 2018 UPDATE Missing Boater IDd As Rains Hinder Search Crews.pdf |
| Date: | 21 - Apr - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Pohanka-Kalama, 46, died while diving at a low head dam. Sustained fatal injuries due to hazardous conditions underwater, did not drown. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kxxv.com/story/35212182/more-details-released-about-rescue-efforts-for-deceased-diver |
| File Documentation: | ID 567.pdf |
TX - Fort Worth - Trinity Falls Dam near Trinity River park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Jul - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | 15-year-old boy drowned on the Trinity River while swimming. Body was recovered a day later. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kwtx.com/2022/07/11/teen-drowns-while-swimming-trinity-river/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 523.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - Aug - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men were fishing in Trinity River when they went into the river. Both drowned in spillway dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2016/08/06/2-men-drown-while-fishing-in-trinity-river-near-downtown-fort-worth/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 800. SID 18. VID 262.pdf |
| Date: | 18 - Jan - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 5-month pregnant woman tried to cross the Trinity River, but fell in and got stuck in the current of the river. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-drowns-in-trinity-river/2096058/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 750. SID 18. VID 215.pdf |
| Date: | Jul - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A family is out by the river in a park when the wife and child fall into the river. The husband jumps in to save them but gets trapped in the river's current while a passing bicyclist saves the wife and child. The article mentions that the low-water dams are built to slow the flow of the river and to serve as a sediment rentention area. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/woman-drowns-trying-to-save-son-who-fell-in-trinity-river/287-337684672 |
| File Documentation: | IID 24. SID 18. VID 12.pdf |
TX - Fort Worth - Dam near Handley Ederville Rd. | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - Mar - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker drowned after his kayak capsized upon going over the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Kayaker-missing-presumed-drowned-in-Trinity-7835723.php |
| File Documentation: | IID 688. SID 195. VID 155.pdf |
TX - Glen Rose - Big Rocks Park overfall Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - May - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Game Warden was trying to find the body of a 16 year old whom they suspected had drowned. His boat capsized in flood waters and he drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://setxsports.com/ip/index.php?/topic/17103-texas-game-warden-dies-during-search-and-rescue-operation/ |
| File Documentation: | TX Texas Game Warden Dies During Search and Rescue Operation.pdf |
| Date: | 29 - May - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A sixteen year old girl drowned saving a nineteen year old that was drowning. She jumped into the water, that was higher than normal from a lot of rain. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.reporternews.com/news/2007/jun/01/body-missing-stephenville-girl-found-river/?print=1 *BROKEN LINK* |
| File Documentation: | TX Texas Game Warden Dies During Search and Rescue Operation.pdf |
TX - Martindale - Martindale Dam off of Main Street | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1995 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker was stuck in the current after he went over the dam in high water; an army helicopter tried to perform a daring rescue but dropped the person to their death. The year is estimated to be 1995. |
| Web Documentation: | http://world.std.com/~reichert/info/smdams.htm |
| File Documentation: | TX canoeTX.pdf |
TX - Ottine - Ottine Dam near August Street | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 1995 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | The victim that drowned due a submerged hydraulic weir was the San Marcos Police Chief. He was practicing for a water event when the water level was higher than the normal. The year is estimated to be 1995. |
| Web Documentation: | http://world.std.com/~reichert/info/smdams.htm |
| File Documentation: | TX canoeTX.pdf |
TX - Round Rock - Brushy Creek at Chisolm Trail Rd, Round Rock, TX | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 17 - May - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man enters water near dam to rescue daughter, becomes submerged, then drowns. |
| Web Documentation: | http://kxan.com/2015/05/18/man-drowns-after-rescuing-daughter-from-brushy-creek/ |
| File Documentation: | TX Man drowns after rescuing daughter from Brushy Creek.pdf |
TX - San Marcos - Cumming's Dam on the San Marco River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A person helping look for the bodies describes the conditions of the dam as being a twelve foot high dam with lots of excess materials; making it a dangerous structure as well. The year is estimated to be 2000. |
| Web Documentation: | http://world.std.com/~reichert/info/smdams.htm |
| File Documentation: | TX canoeTX.pdf |
TX - San Marcos - Ottline Dam south of Spring Lake | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - May - 1997 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | The local Police Chief and his son were canoeing down the river while it was at flood stage. Due to the flooding, they had trouble discerning how fare down the river they had gone when they approached a normally 12 foot low head dam. Although it was considerably less due to the flooding it had created a powerful hydraulic. The Police Chief was not found. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/463/ |
| File Documentation: | TX San Marcos American Whitewater.pdf |
TX - San Marcos - 5 Mile Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 26 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A boy was swimming near the dam when he drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/06/26/boy-15-drowns-at-popular-san-marcos-swimming-spot/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 1177. SID 469. VID 443.pdf |
TX - Three Rivers - Dam near Tips Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | May - 2012 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A kayaker went over the dam and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.mysoutex.com/view/full_story_landing/18621110/article-Tips-spillway-traps--drowns-kayaker--44?instance=landing_2nd_news_lead_story *BROKEN LINK* |
UT - Utah County County - Olmstead Diversion Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Jul - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man drowned after he jumped from a bridge into the dam |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/28/body-year-old-west/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 1175. SID 467. VID 441.pdf |
UT - Henefer - Low Head Dam near Henefer, UT | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was rafting on the river with his family when his raft went over the dam. He became wedged between the dam and debris, and authorities were able to rescue him but he died from the effects in the hospital |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.kpcw.org/local-news/2020-06-02/amid-runoff-season-on-weber-river-salt-lake-man-dies-after-rafting-accident#stream/0 |
| File Documentation: | IID 1199. SID 491. VID 465.pdf |
UT - Murray - Jordan River at 6500 South | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 10 - Aug - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | A couple were kayaking in a two-man inflatable kayak. A friend of the couple was also kayaking. The couples kayak capsized. The friend was able to escape the current. The friend and a passerby attempted to rescue the couple by extending branches into the water. By the time swift-water rescue team arrived the couple had drown. Signs had been posted upstream of the structure. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=11815576 |
| File Documentation: | UT Couple drowns in Jordan River.pdf |
UT - Murray City - Jordan River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 13 - Jun - 2019 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Brent Parkin aka Warren B Parkin drowned on the Jordan River |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/49942 |
| File Documentation: | Parkin Verfifcation Article.pdf |
UT - Provo - | |
Incidents | |
VA - Carrsville - Rocky Mount WTP divers.dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 23 - Jul - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two couples were canoeing when they went over a dam. Both canoes capsized. Two of the people got out immediately, one was pushed downstream and rescued by the two who had gotten out, and the last woman was stuck in the hydraulics and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/3160/ |
| File Documentation: | VA Carrsville American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - Jun - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man became trapped in a hydraulic at a low head dam. Victim was a skilled paddler and was wearing his life vest. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/3094/ |
| File Documentation: | VA Carrsville2 American Whitewater.pdf |
VA - Damascus - Laurel Creek | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 16 - May - 2017 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Ronald Sley, an experienced paddler, was caught in a low head dam hydraulic and drowned before rescuers could save him |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/10664 |
| File Documentation: | Sley verification article.pdf |
VA - Danville - Brantley Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 5-year-old drowned when a boat capsized, and the boy was carried to the dam and trapped due to it's powerful undertow. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.sovanow.com/articles/childs_body_found_sunday_six_days_after_boat_mishap/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 80. SID 53. VID 40.pdf |
VA - Danville - White's Mill Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 20 - Aug - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Ronald Edward Reynolds, 76, was canoeing with his grandson when their canoe capsized at the bottom of the dam. Reynolds drowned while his grandson was able to grab hold of a rock. Neither one was wearing a life jacket. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.masslive.com/news/2018/06/one_body_recovered_one_missing.html |
| File Documentation: | 2018 One body recovered one missing in Ludlow drowning.pdf |
| Date: | 20 - Aug - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Ronald Edward Reynolds, 76, was canoeing with his grandson when their canoe capsized at the bottom of the dam. Reynolds drowned while his grandson was able to grab hold of a rock. Neither one was wearing a life jacket. |
| Web Documentation: | https://godanriver.com/news/local/death-spurs-movement-to-remove-white-mill-dam-in-danville/article_291f2167-0d83-59f6-973f-cde5f91fefc0.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 568.pdf |
VA - Front Royal - Riverton Dam south end of Bennys Beach Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 9-year-old boy drowned at the site after falling to into the river while he was playing with his other two cousins. There are warning signs present but they did not detract from the young boys trespassing. |
| Web Documentation: | http://wcrnews.wordpress.com/2010/06/30/riverton-dam-claims-9-year-old-boy%E2%80%99s-life/ |
| File Documentation: | VA Riverton Dam claims 9-year-old boy’s life.pdf |
| Date: | 7 - Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A middle-aged man was kayaking with one other person when he approached the dam and became entrapped by the hydraulics. He drowned before rescue teams could save him. |
| Date: | 19 - May - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man drowned after his boat overturned while he was fishing near the dam. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.nvdaily.com/news/front-royal/concert-to-benefit-riverton-memorial/article_a32fb9e9-0b99-5430-b7cd-2bf97443b921.html |
| File Documentation: | IID 726. SID 56. VID 192.pdf |
VA - Great Falls - | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 7 |
| Description: | I enjoyed your presentation. You will want to include the Washington aqueduct dam located in Riverbend park VA which is upstream of the Great Falls National Park in your database as at great falls park, Virginia, which is downstream of the Riverbend aqueduct dam shown at the latitude selected there are an average of 7 deaths a year. The fire and rescue teams are skilled here as kayaking at the chute on the falls is popular. The dam presents mostly class C but also varies with flow. The falls have many different types of flows, more famously the chute which swallowed a kayaker last decade. These two locations provide a wealth of study conditions. |
VA - Keswick - Woolen Mills Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 4 - Jul - 2003 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Man falls over the dam on Fourth of July and drowns. Is found on July 6th about a mile downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.readthehook.com/93696/4better-or-worse-week-review |
| File Documentation: | VA The week in review.pdf |
VA - Lexington - Maury River Dam by Jordan's Point Park | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - Apr - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A high school student drowned at the local dam while he was swimming at the location. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.charlesvolpe.org/News.html |
| File Documentation: | VA News.pdf |
VA - Richmond - Bosher Dam just west of Edward E Willey Memorial Bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - May - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | On Memorial Day, a group of 12 people went over Bosher Dam. 10 were able to escape, but 2- 23 year old Lauren Winstead and 28 year old Sarah Erway were reported missing. Later, searchers found the body of Lauren Winstead, but the search continues for Sarah Erway |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/photos-what-happened-at-the-river-in-richmond-on-memorial-day/?ipid=promo-link-block2 |
| File Documentation: | IID 1061. SID 54, VID 385.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - Apr - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men paddled a canoe over the dam when one of the men, age 40, became caught in the dam's hydraulics and drowned. There were warning signs in the location of the incident. The other two men survived the incident. |
| Date: | Jul - 1988 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | In July 1988, Lisa E. Cavanaugh, 20, of Richmond, drowned after an 18-foot boat in which she was riding with three other people went over Bosher’s Dam. Cavanaugh was sitting in the bow of the boat and she fell on a rock, and then into the water where she drowned, according to news accounts. |
| Web Documentation: | https://richmond.com/news/local/search-yields-no-results-for-women-who-plunged-over-boshers-dam/article_1ec4e06b-b986-5fea-9fb7-187945e1a791.html |
| File Documentation: | IID 1127. SID 54. VID 399.pdf |
| Date: | Feb - 1984 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | In February 1984, Robert M. Green, 15, of Chesterfield, was swept away in the icy, swollen current of the James River after, according to two of his friends, he jumped into the water from Bosher’s Dam “just to get wet.” More than two months passed before his body was recovered about 2 miles downstream. The boy drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://richmond.com/news/local/search-yields-no-results-for-women-who-plunged-over-boshers-dam/article_1ec4e06b-b986-5fea-9fb7-187945e1a791.html |
| File Documentation: | ID 1125. SID 54. VID 397.pdf |
VA - Richmond - Z-Dam on James River | |
Incidents | |
VA - Richmond - Dam near Williams Island | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 30 - May - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was swimming with some friends in the James River when he suddenly vanished. His body was found caught at this dam. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.nbc12.com/story/10451392/james-river-drowning-victim-identified |
| File Documentation: | VA James river drowning victim identified.pdf |
| Date: | 9 - Apr - 2005 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Three men in a canoe paddled over a low head dam at high water in the James River. One got caught in the hydraulic and drowned, the other two survived. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/887/ |
| File Documentation: | VA Richmond American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - Apr - 1990 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two boys were canoeing in the James River and decided to try to go over Williams Island Dam. The current pulled their canoe sideways and swamped it, pulling the boys underwater. Only one drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/566/ |
| File Documentation: | VA Richmond2 American Whitewater.pdf |
VA - Richmond - Dam By Manchester Bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 29 - Mar - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman wading in the river was swept over the dam and got caught in the hydraulic at base of dam. |
VA - Richmond - James River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Jun - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Joshua B. Jennings drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/100627 |
| File Documentation: | Joshua Jennings Article.pdf |
| Date: | 29 - Mar - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman drowned and her male partner hospitalized for hypothermia on a couples outing. They were swept over a low-head dam according to the Richmond Police. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.wtvr.com/2016/03/29/woman-dead-man-hurt-james-river-manchester-bridge |
| File Documentation: | ID 517.pdf |
VA - Rocky Mount - Blackwater River Dam near the intersection of S Main St and Scuffling Hill Rd | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 2 - Jun - 2010 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two canoeists drowned at the dam site near the town of Rock Mount's water treatment plant. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/article.cfm?ID=16399 *BROKEN LINK* |
WA - Ariel - Near Yale Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Nov - 2020 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man was white water kayaking on Canyon Creek where it flows into the Lewis River when he got trapped under water by a LHD hydraulic and drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/nov/16/oregon-man-20-dies-while-kayaking-in-canyon-creek-near-yale-dam/ |
| File Documentation: | ID 1155. SID 451. VID 427.pdf |
WA - Ephrata - Winchester Wasteway - Ephrata, WA | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 24 - Aug - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of an Everett man who died over the weekend while canoeing south of Ephrata. Edward J. Williams was paddling with a Boy Scout troop on the Winchester Wasteway on Sunday when they came to a low dam and waterfall. The sheriff’s office says that as the group was discussing how to get past the dam, the 74-year-old Williams decided to take an empty canoe and go over it. He fell overboard as the canoe plunged over the falls. The canoe was sucked up against the falls, and when Williams tried to retrieve it he went under and lost his life jacket. The Boy Scouts retrieved him from the water and began CPR, but he was pronounced dead at Columbia Basin Hospital. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.heraldnet.com/news/everett-man-dies-canoeing-with-boy-scouts-in-grant-county/ |
| File Documentation: | WA Everett man dies canoeing with Boy Scouts in Grant County.pdf |
WA - Wapato - Wapato Diversion Dam; I-82 milepost 39 | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 9 - May - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Four boys between 14-24 years of age were in an inflatable boat and raft, wearing PFD's, went over the 7 foot drop dam. Two survived the go over, the other two were trapped in the boil the dam creates and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/3139/ |
| File Documentation: | WA Wapato American Whitewater.pdf |
| Date: | 27 - May - 2002 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two men drowned in the Yakima River yesterday morning after their boat went over Wapato Dam near Yakima. |
| Web Documentation: | http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20020528&slug=wapato28m |
| File Documentation: | WA Boat goes over dam; two men die.pdf |
WA - West Richland - Wanawish Dam on Yakima River | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 22 - Jun - 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A man and a woman were floating the yakima river near the dam when they went over. The woman was able to swim to shore, but the man drowned |
| Web Documentation: | https://elkhornmediagroup.com/man-hospitalized-after-tubing-accident-on-yakima-river/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 1129. SID 4. VID 401.pdf |
| Date: | 6 - Jun - 2006 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | Two men in a kayak went over the Wanawish Dam; one drowned in the incident and the other survived. There were signs warning boaters to stay out of the area. They also had life jackets although neither had one on. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/missing-lake-washington-kayaker-believed-to-be-bellevue-man/ |
| File Documentation: | IID 9. SID 4. VID 4.pdf |
WI - La Crosse County - Dresbach Dam right off of Interstate 90 | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 3 - Jul - 2013 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A tugboat lost power, went over a dam and capsized on the Mississippi River near Dresbach, MN. The victim was not wearing a PFD. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/22751729/boat-goes-over-mississippi-river-dam-dresbach *BROKEN LINK* |
| Date: | 12 - May - 2007 |
| Fatalities: | 4 |
| Description: | A family of four washed over the dam as when their motor was stalled due to a prop getting caught in the anchor line. |
WI - Argyle - Argyle Power Plant Dam | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 15 - Feb - 2016 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | 2 men went missing on the river. one was found dead by the dam, while the other was pronounced dead at the hospital. |
WI - Baraboo - Linen Dam near Highway 113 bridge | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Aug - 2001 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman was being ferried across the river upstream of the Glenville Dam on the back of someone's kayak. She fell off, washed into the hydraulic, and drowned. |
| Web Documentation: | https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Accident/detail/accidentid/932/ |
| File Documentation: | WI Baraboo American Whitewater.pdf |
WI - Prairie du Sac - Prairie Du Sac Dam by Lake Wisconsin Country Club | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 5 - Aug - 2001 |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Description: | Two separate events causing two drownings occurred on August 5th. The first included woman being ferried across the river upstream when she fell off. She was carried over the dam and drowned in the hydraulic. The other victim happened to be fishing when her boat was pulled in by the backwash; her brother made it out, but she did not. The dam is scheduled for removal. |
WI - Wisconsin Dells - Wisconsin Dells Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 25 - May - 2015 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A 21 year old man was fishing on a rock island below the dam and got stuck in a strong current trying to swim back to shore. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.wkow.com/story/29173073/2015/05/Wednesday/safety-concerns-arise-after-weekend-drowning-in-the-wisconsin-river *BROKEN LINK* |
WV - Clarksburg - Highland Dam near Hide A Way | |
Incidents | |
| Date: | 27 - Feb - 2000 |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
| Description: | Three canoeists were on the river on Sunday afternoon when their canoe overturned upstream of the boil, and they were carried back to the face of the dam being caught in the hydraulics. All three drowned in the incident. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.cccounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/7934 *BROKEN LINK* |
WV - Morgantown - Opekiska Dam | |
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Incidents | |
| Date: | 28 - May - 2009 |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
| Description: | A woman was swimming close to the dam and suddenly went missing. Authorities were called and her body was found downstream. |
| Web Documentation: | http://www.uppermon.org/news/dominion%20post/DP-Woman_Drowns-29May09.html |
| File Documentation: | WV Woman Drowns in Monongahela River.pdf |