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North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEAR-TERM RELEASES

Updated:      FEB 18, 2025 at 08:42 AM

  18-Feb-2025 19-Feb-2025 20-Feb-2025
Jennings Randolph   ~750 cfs ~750 cfs ~750 cfs
Savage River   ~335 cfs ~335 cfs ~335 cfs

 


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 Non
Whitewater
Artificially
Varied Flow
Whitewater
icon1 icon2 icon3 icon4
29-30 March        
5-6 April   star    
12-13 April star      
19-20 April   star    
26-27 April star      
3-4 May   star    
10-11 May star      
17-18 May   star    
24-25 May star      
31 May - 1 June   star    
7-8 June       star (SAT, 7 JUN)
14-15 June   star    
21-22 June        
28-29 June   star    
5-6 July       star (SUN, 6 JUL)
12-13 July   star    
19-20 July        
26-27 July   star    
2-3 Aug        
9-10 Aug   star    
16-17 Aug   star    
23-24 Aug     star (SAT-SUN, 23-24 AUG)  
30-31 Aug   star    
6-7 Sep        
13-14 Sep   star    
20-21 Sep     star (SAT-SUN, 20-21 SEP)  
27-28 Sep   star   star (SAT, 27 SEP)
4-5 Oct        
11-12 Oct   star    
18-19 Oct        
25-26 Oct   star    
1-2 Nov        
8-9 Nov   star    
15-16 Nov        

icon1 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.

icon2 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.

icon3 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.

icon4 Up to three 1-day whitewater releases from Savage River Dam may be made during the spring, summer and fall as indicated in Column 5. Whitewater releases from Savage River Reservoir are sponsored by the Adventuresports Institute of Garrett College in cooperation with the Upper Potomac River Commission.