Gauge Description:

Releases usually occur 4 times in the spring (usually every other weekend in April and May) and a couple times in the fall. This section also runs frequently at other times of the year following heavy rainfall in the area. It also runs at moderate flows during extreme drought, when water is released for drinking supplies downstream.

See the Corps of Engineers website for updates on releases.

The whitewater releases are sponsored by the Mineral County Parks and Recreation Commission. They can be reached for further information at 304-788-5732.

NB Potomac R/Barnum, WV (R) [ WV ]

Current Conditions Stage Flow Updated 2.99 225 9/5 20:15 Station Graphs

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Level Legend:

Running

Below Minimum Recommended Flow

Above Maximum Recommended Flow

Unknown

Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State	River Name/Section	Class	Level	Rel. Level	Updated
MD	Potomac, N. Branch— 4. Barnum, WV to Bloomington, MD	II-III	225 cfs	low	9/5 20:15
WV	Potomac, North Branch— 4. Barnum, WV to Bloomington, MD	II-III	225 cfs	low	9/5 20:15

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:	538
USGS Station:	01595800
HUC:	02070002
Latitude:	39.4456
Longitude:	-79.1108
Class:	-1