Millrace Rapids
# Millrace Rapids

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

## History

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

## Features

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

## Events and Competitions

* Millrace Massacre and Iceman Competition

## Safety Concerns

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

