Paul Ferguson’s report about going over a dam

Accident on the Haw River: A Near Death Experience

by Paul Ferguson

Carolina Paddler brings you Paul’s story of a very bad day, originally printed in the News and Observer in 2004. Posted in Carolina Paddler in February, 2023.

Paul Ferguson died on August 12, 2026. To honor Paul and share him with others who didn’t know him, Carolina Paddler is reprinting a series of articles written by Paul or about him. This piece on the Altamahaw Dam was written by Paul shortly after his fateful day. As one club member put it, “It’s one hell of a trip report.”