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North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEAR-TERM RELEASES

Updated:      JUL 07, 2025 at 06:53 AM

  7-Jul-2025 8-Jul-2025 9-Jul-2025
Jennings Randolph   ~250 cfs ~250 cfs ~250 cfs
Savage River   60 cfs 60 cfs 60 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 Artificially
Varied Flow
Whitewater
icon1 icon2 icon3
29-30 March      
5-6 April      
12-13 April star    
19-20 April      
26-27 April star    
3-4 May      
10-11 May star    
17-18 May      
24-25 May star    
31 May - 1 June      
7-8 June     star (SAT, 7 JUN)
14-15 June      
21-22 June      
28-29 June      
5-6 July     star (SUN, 6 JUL)
12-13 July      
19-20 July      
26-27 July      
2-3 Aug      
9-10 Aug      
16-17 Aug      
23-24 Aug   star (SAT-SUN, 23-24 AUG)  
30-31 Aug      
6-7 Sep      
13-14 Sep      
20-21 Sep   star (SAT-SUN, 20-21 SEP)  
27-28 Sep     star (SAT, 27 SEP)
4-5 Oct      
11-12 Oct      
18-19 Oct      
25-26 Oct      
1-2 Nov      
8-9 Nov      
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 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.

icon3 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.