North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEAR-TERM RELEASES

Updated:       FEB 09, 2012

  9-Feb-2012 10-Feb-2012 11-Feb-2012
Jennings Randolph   ~600 cfs ~600 cfs ~500 cfs
Savage River   ~125 cfs ~125 cfs ~125 cfs

 

Releases from Jennings Randolph Lake and Savage River Dam are made for a variety of purposes. The flow values cited above are the expected releases from each dam and may be increased or decreased without prior notice, depending on changing climatic and hydrologic conditions.

 

RECREATIONAL RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR 2012
  Jennings Randolph Lake Savage River Dam
Weekend of Whitewater Non
Whitewater		 Artificially
Varied Flow		 Whitewater
7-8 April      
14-15 April      
21-22 April      
28-29 April      
5-6 May      
12-13 May      
19-20 May      
26-27 May      
2-3 June       (SUN, 3 JUN)
9-10 June      
16-17 June          
23-24 June      
30 June - 1 July       (SUN, 1 JUL)
7-8 July        
14-15 July        
21-22 July        
28-29 July        
4-5 Aug      
11-12 Aug        
18-19 Aug      
25-26 Aug        
1-2 Sep     (SUN-MON, 2-3 SEP)  
8-9 Sep        
15-16 Sep      
22-23 Sep        
29-30 Sep     (SUN-MON, 30 SEP - 1 OCT) (SAT, 29 SEP)
6-7 Oct        
13-14 Oct      
20-21 Oct        
27-28 Oct        
3-4 Nov        
10-11 Nov      
17-18 Nov        
24-25 Nov      

Up to four 2-day whitewater releases from Jennings Randolph Lake may be made during the spring, as indicated in Column 2. These events are sponsored by the Mineral County Parks and Recreation. You can call them at (304) 788-5732 for further information.

Large releases from Jennings Randolph Lake are usually avoided on the weekends indicated in Column 3, unless such releases are needed as a result of highwater conditions, downstream water supply needs, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Check this website regularly for updates, or call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687.

Up to three 1-day whitewater releases from Savage River Dam may be made during the summer, as indicated in Column 5. Whitewater releases from Savage River Reservoir are sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Adventure Sports International in cooperation with the Upper Potomac River Commission.