North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

Updated:      JUL 07, 2025 at 06:53 AM

Updated release information for both Jennings Randolph Lake and Savage River Dam can be obtained by calling 410 962 7687.

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 2025
	Jennings Randolph Lake		Savage River Dam
Weekend of	Whitewater	Artificially Varied Flow	Whitewater
29-30 March
5-6 April
12-13 April
19-20 April
26-27 April
3-4 May
10-11 May
17-18 May
24-25 May
31 May - 1 June
7-8 June			(SAT, 7 JUN)
14-15 June
21-22 June
28-29 June
5-6 July			(SUN, 6 JUL)
12-13 July
19-20 July
26-27 July
2-3 Aug
9-10 Aug
16-17 Aug
23-24 Aug		(SAT-SUN, 23-24 AUG)
30-31 Aug
6-7 Sep
13-14 Sep
20-21 Sep		(SAT-SUN, 20-21 SEP)
27-28 Sep			(SAT, 27 SEP)
4-5 Oct
11-12 Oct
18-19 Oct
25-26 Oct
1-2 Nov
8-9 Nov
15-16 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.

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 spring, summer and fall as indicated in Column 4. Whitewater releases from Savage River Reservoir are sponsored by the Adventuresports Institute of Garrett College in cooperation with the Upper Potomac River Commission.