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Point bars are composed of sediment that is Well Sorted and typically reflects the overall Capacity of the stream. They also have a very gentle ''slope'' and an Elevation very close to water level. Since they are low-lying, they are often overtaken by Floods and can accumulate driftwood and other debris during times of high water levels. Due to their near flat Topography and the fact that the river's energy is weaker at a point bar, they are popular rest stops for boaters and rafters. However, camping on a point bar can be dangerous as a Flash Flood that raises the river level by as little as a few inches can overwhelm a campsite in moments. REFERENCES
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