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Savage River Dam to Mouth at the North Branch Info
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| Put In: |
Below Savage River Dam |
| Take Out: |
Confluence with the North Branch of the Potomac |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
63 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
5 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Release information from the Corps of Engineers:410-962-7687;Savage River flow: 703-260-0305 |
| Good Level: |
800-1200 cfs, 2.2-3.8 ft |
| Season Comments: |
March, May, September, November
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| Permit: |
None required. |
| Hazards: |
Continuous whitewater, Old Piedmont Dam, downed trees. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Mid-Atlantic (MD), 186 miles Northwest of Annapois |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-In: From the town of Bloomington, Maryland take Savage River Road northwest to the Savage River Dam.
Take-Out: Just outside Bloomington, Maryland on Savage River Road at the confluence with the North Branch of the Potomac. |
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