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by Katherine
Thu Sep 17, 2026 4:38 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Savage River Release Sept. 26
Replies: 0
Views: 6043

Savage River Release Sept. 26

The final whitewater release from Savage River Dam for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, 2026. The release is scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10am to 4pm. Times for ramping and post-event flows will be posted on the North Branch Potomac release website (link below) closer to the event. ...
by Katherine
Fri Sep 11, 2026 3:57 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: North Branch Potomac Release Sept. 19-20
Replies: 0
Views: 6309

North Branch Potomac Release Sept. 19-20

An artificially varied flow (AVF) release is scheduled from Jennings Randolph Lake for Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th. After continued evaluation of hydrologic conditions, an AVF is not going to be conducted. Instead, recreational releases of 1,000 cfs will be held from 10am to 4pm on ...
by Katherine
Mon Aug 17, 2026 3:08 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: North Branch Potomac Release Aug. 22-23
Replies: 5
Views: 5859

North Branch Potomac Release Aug. 22-23

From USACE: An artificially varied flow (AVF) release is scheduled from Jennings Randolph Lake for Saturday and Sunday, August 22nd and 23rd. Given overall hydrologic conditions so far this summer, an AVF is not needed at this time. Instead, recreational releases of 1,000 cfs will be held from 10am ...
by Katherine
Tue May 12, 2026 4:14 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: May 16: No Branch Potomac Whitewater Release
Replies: 0
Views: 10610

May 16: No Branch Potomac Whitewater Release

The fourth and final whitewater release from Jennings Randolph Lake for 2026 was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th. The release was scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10am to 4pm each day. However, please note that due to recent conditions, the Sunday, May 17th release is being cancel...
by Katherine
Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:09 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Update: No Branch Potomac Whitewater Release
Replies: 1
Views: 5159

4/29 Update: No Branch Potomac Whitewater Release 5/2 only

Conditions have not improved sufficiently enough to support both days of releases for this weekend, and unfortunately the Sunday, May 3rd, release is being cancelled. The release for Saturday, May 2nd, will be held as scheduled. The next weekend of whitewater releases from Jennings Randolph Lake is ...
by Katherine
Fri Apr 24, 2026 11:19 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Update: No Branch Potomac Whitewater Release
Replies: 1
Views: 5159

Update: No Branch Potomac Whitewater Release

The third whitewater release from Jennings Randolph Lake for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd. The release is scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10am to 4pm each day. However, please note that due to the lack of rainfall over the past few weeks in addition to low predicted rain...
by Katherine
Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:22 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Spring Gathering April 18
Replies: 15
Views: 8418

Re: Spring Gathering April 18

I plan to be there.

Katherine
by Katherine
Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:18 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Sat 4/18/26 Spring Gathering- OCT Beginner Padle
Replies: 8
Views: 4131

Re: Sat 4/18/26 Spring Gathering- OCT Beginner Padle

Thanks, JJ, for posting this trip.
I am looking forward to enjoying the beautiful scenery on this section. It's been almost 10 years!
Katherine
by Katherine
Tue Sep 16, 2025 1:57 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Savage River Release 27 SEPT
Replies: 0
Views: 7492

Savage River Release 27 SEPT

From: FRITZ, Julia A (Julie) CIV USARMY CENAB (USA) <Julia.A.Fritz@usace.army.mil> The third and final whitewater release from Savage River Dam for 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th. The release is scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10am to 4pm. Times for ramping and post-event flows will b...
by Katherine
Fri May 23, 2025 9:15 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: IMPORTANT UPDATE: No.Branch Potomac Release May 24-25
Replies: 0
Views: 5499

IMPORTANT UPDATE: No.Branch Potomac Release May 24-25

This is a follow-up email regarding the whitewater release scheduled for May 24th and 25th, 2005 at Jennings Randolph Lake. As a result of recent and current high flow conditions, adjustments are needed to the schedule for this weekend’s whitewater release. Please be advised of the following updates...
by Katherine
Mon May 19, 2025 1:27 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: No.Branch Potomac Release May 24-25
Replies: 0
Views: 4962

No.Branch Potomac Release May 24-25

A whitewater release from Jennings Randolph Lake is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 24th and 25th, 2025. The release is scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10AM to 4PM each day. Please note that an impending rain system is being monitored for mid-week in the North Branch Potomac watershed. Dependi...
by Katherine
Fri May 02, 2025 10:16 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: No.Branch Potomac Release May 10-11
Replies: 0
Views: 4922

No.Branch Potomac Release May 10-11

A whitewater release from Jennings Randolph Lake is currently scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 10th and 11th, 2025. The release is scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10AM to 4PM each day. Times for ramping and after-event flows will be posted on the North Branch Potomac release forecast webpage (l...
by Katherine
Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:03 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: No.Branch Potomac Release April 26-27
Replies: 0
Views: 5315

No.Branch Potomac Release April 26-27

From USACE: A whitewater release from Jennings Randolph Lake is currently scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th, 2025. The release is scheduled to be 1,000 cfs from 10AM to 4PM each day. Times for ramping and after-event flows will be posted on the North Branch Potomac release forec...
by Katherine
Tue Apr 08, 2025 2:47 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: UPDATE: No.Branch Potomac Release April 12-13
Replies: 0
Views: 2525

UPDATE: No.Branch Potomac Release April 12-13

FROM USACE: This is a follow up to the previous message regarding the April 12th and 13th whitewater release from Jennings Randolph. While the recent rain has provided added inflow, allowing the lake to rise, the lake elevation is still behind schedule for this time of year. In addition, a return to...
by Katherine
Tue Apr 01, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: No.Branch Potomac Release April 12-13
Replies: 0
Views: 1845

No.Branch Potomac Release April 12-13

FRITZ, Julia A (Julie) CIV USARMY CENAB (USA) <Julia.A.Fritz@usace.army.mil> Mon, Mar 31, 3:19 PM The first 2025 whitewater release from Jennings Randolph Lake is currently scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 12th and 13th, 2025. However, dry conditions have persisted over the past month, slowi...