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American Plunge
Traditional log flume through Ozark woods ending in a splashy plunge.
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Water ride
Moderate thrill
48"
min height
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Before you ride
You will get wet, especially near the front of the log.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Save it for warmer part of the afternoon and keep valuables inside a waterproof pouch.
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American Plunge stats
American Plunge is a 55-foot water ride at Silver Dollar City that reaches 28 mph and drops 50 feet. It was built by Arrow Development, opened in 1981 and lasts about 4 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.
- Type
- Water ride
- Manufacturer
- Arrow Development
- Model
- Log Flume
- Opened
- 1981
- Track length
- 1,400 ft
- Top speed
- 28 mph
- Height
- 55 ft
- Drop
- 50 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 4 min
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Long-running log-flume ride
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