North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

Updated:      JUL 05, 2022 at 08:23 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 2022
	Jennings Randolph Lake			Savage River Dam
Weekend of	Whitewater	Non Whitewater	Artificially Varied Flow	Whitewater
26-27 March
2-3 April
9-10 April
16-17 April
23-24 April
30 Apr - 1 May
7-8 May
14-15 May
21-22 May
28-29 May
4-5 June				(SAT, 4 JUN)
11-12 June
18-19 June
25-26 June
2-3 July				(SUN, 3 JUL)
9-10 July
16-17 July
23-24 July
30-31 July
6-7 Aug
13-14 Aug
20-21 Aug
27-28 Aug			(SAT-SUN, 27-28 AUG)
3-4 Sep
10-11 Sep
17-18 Sep			(SAT-SUN, 17-18 SEP)
24-25 Sep				(SAT, 24 SEP)
1-2 Oct
8-9 Oct
15-16 Oct
22-23 Oct
29-30 Oct
5-6 Nov
12-13 Nov
19-20 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.

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.