Millrace Rapids is a popular kayaking playspot, located on the Lower Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina.
History The rapids are a result of the Saluda River running over the remains of a twice-dynamited coffer dam.
Features Blast-O-Matic Dumbass Hole Cookie Monster Square Eddy Fisherman's Rock Pop-up Hole
Events and Competitions Millrace Massacre and Iceman Competition
Safety Concerns Because the lower Saluda is flow-controlled by a hydroelectric dam (operated by Dominion Energy), the water level can change rapidly. There is a warning system in place that consists of a series of sirens and strategically placed markers.
External links - American Whitewater page for the Lower Saluda River - SCE&G's page for the Lower Saluda River.