Millrace Rapids

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

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

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

Events and Competitions 
 Millrace Massacre and Iceman Competition

Safety Concerns 
Because the lower Saluda is flow-controlled by a hydroelectric dam (operated by SCANA), 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.

Category:Canoeing and kayaking venues in the United States
Category:Geography of Columbia, South Carolina
Category:Bodies of water of South Carolina
Category:Tourist attractions in Columbia, South Carolina
Category:Rapids of the United States