North Branch Potomac River and Savage River

Updated:      OCT 02, 2023 at 08:19 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 2023
	Jennings Randolph Lake			Savage River Dam
Weekend of	Whitewater	Non Whitewater	Artificially Varied Flow	Whitewater
1-2 April
8-9 April
15-16 April
22-23 April
29-30 April
6-7 May
13-14 May
20-21 May
27-28 May
3-4 June				(SAT, 3 JUN)
10-11 June
17-18 June
24-25 June
1-2 July				(SUN, 2 JUL)
8-9 July
15-16 July
22-23 July
29-30 July
5-6 Aug
12-13 Aug
19-20 Aug
26-27 Aug			(SAT-SUN, 26-27 AUG)
2-3 Sep
9-10 Sep
16-17 Sep			(SAT-SUN, 16-17 SEP)
23-24 Sep				(SAT, 23 SEP)
30 Sep - 1 Oct
7-8 Oct
14-15 Oct
21-22 Oct
28-29 Oct
4-5 Nov
11-12 Nov
18-19 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.