North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

Updated:      DEC 11, 2025 at 05:00 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 2026
	Jennings Randolph Lake		Savage River Dam
Weekend of	Whitewater	Artificially Varied Flow	Whitewater
28-29 March
4-5 April
11-12 April
18-19 April
25-26 April
2-3 May
9-10 May
16-17 May
23-24 May
30-31 May
6-7 June			(SAT, 6 JUN)
13-14 June
20-21 June
27-28 June
4-5 July			(SUN, 5 JUL)
11-12 July
18-19 July
25-26 July
1-2 Aug
8-9 Aug
15-16 Aug
22-23 Aug		(SAT-SUN, 22-23 AUG)
29-30 Aug
5-6 Sep
12-13 Sep
19-20 Sep		(SAT-SUN, 19-20 SEP)
26-27 Sep			(SAT, 26 SEP)
3-4 Oct
10-11 Oct
17-18 Oct
24-25 Oct
31 Oct - 1 Nov
7-8 Nov
14-15 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.

Artificially Varied Flow (AVF) releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation have been scheduled as indicated in column 2 but will bee re-evaluated throughout the summer based on need and hydrologic conditions. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 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 3. Whitewater releases from Savage River Reservoir are made in coordination with the Upper Potomac River Commission.