North Branch Potomac River and Savage River
CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEAR-TERM RELEASES |
Updated:      FEB 18, 2025 at 08:42 AM
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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 |
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Jennings Randolph Lake |
Savage River Dam |
Weekend of |
Whitewater |
Non Whitewater |
Artificially Varied Flow |
Whitewater |
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29-30 March |
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5-6 April |
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12-13 April |
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19-20 April |
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26-27 April |
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3-4 May |
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10-11 May |
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17-18 May |
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24-25 May |
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31 May - 1 June |
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7-8 June |
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(SAT, 7 JUN) |
14-15 June |
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21-22 June |
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28-29 June |
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5-6 July |
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(SUN, 6 JUL) |
12-13 July |
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19-20 July |
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26-27 July |
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2-3 Aug |
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9-10 Aug |
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16-17 Aug |
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23-24 Aug |
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30-31 Aug |
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6-7 Sep |
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13-14 Sep |
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20-21 Sep |
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27-28 Sep |
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(SAT, 27 SEP) |
4-5 Oct |
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11-12 Oct |
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18-19 Oct |
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25-26 Oct |
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1-2 Nov |
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8-9 Nov |
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15-16 Nov |
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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 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.
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