Youghiogheny
3. Sang Run Road to Friendsville(Upper Yough)
Alerts
Log in to add an alertThe Deep Creek Hydroelectric Station will continue to be limited to releasing from only one of two generators this week due to maintenance activities at the facility. One generator can release approximately 300 cfs. The station operators plan to provide releases on September 13, 14, and 15 if the natural river flow at the Hoyes USGS Gage is 200 cfs or greater, to provide a combined release of approximately 500 cfs. If the Deep Creek Lake elevation is not higher than one foot below the Lower Rule Band on the day of the releases and/or natural river flows are below 200 cfs at the Hoyes USGS Gage, a release from the Deep Creek Station will not be made. Water elevations and the whitewater schedule for the Deep Creek Station can be found on Safe Waters, https://safewaters.com/facility/deep-creek.
Releases:
Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2, Monday, May 4, Friday, May 8 - Cancelled due CDC guidelines for Social Distancing due to COVID-19
Articles
Nov 10, 2020
Changes to Upper Yough Permit Yield April Saturday Releases (MD)
The State of Maryland issued a new permit for the Deep Creek Hydroelectric Project earlier this fall that offered the river and its visitors some incremental enhancements to the flow […]
Nov 15, 2019
Comments Needed to Support Upper Yough Releases (MD)
The 12-year state permit that governs the releases from Deep Creek Lake into the Upper Youghiogheny is up for renewal, and decision-makers would benefit from hearing from paddlers. Three public […]
Oct 4, 2019
Upper Yough Hearing To Focus On New Dam Permit
The 2011 state permit that requires and governs the dam releases on the Upper Yough is up for renewal. Unlike most hydropower dams, the Deep Creek Project is not regulated […]
Nov 6, 2018
Support Sustainable Upper Yough (MD) Access Parking!
American Whitewater has worked closely with the State of Maryland and the Town of Friendsville to maintain and improve access to the Upper Youghiogheny River since we started maintaining the […]
Jun 13, 2012
Friendsville MD Leaders Thank Paddlers for Donations
The Mayor and Town Council of Friendsville, Maryland recently sent AW an open letter of thanks in response to an outpouring of donations and support for their development of a […]
May 23, 2010
Upper Yough Paddlers: Mind Your Manners in Town!
The Upper Yough release season brings hundreds of paddlers to the Town of Friendsville, MD on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. The crowded takeout at the Wilderness Voyageurs store and […]
Apr 21, 2008
28th Annual Upper Yough Race – July 26
The 4th Annual Yough Festival and 28th Annual Upper Yough Race will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Race registration will take place on July 26, from 10:00AM to […]
Apr 21, 2008
28th Annual Upper Yough Race – July 26
The 4th Annual Yough Festival and 28th Annual Upper Yough Race will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Race registration will take place on July 26, from 10:00AM to […]
May 17, 2007
Friendsville Boater Etiquette
With additional water in the Upper Yough this summer from a newly negotiated flow schedule it’s time to talk about boater etiquette in Friendsville. Remember that community standards are not […]
Apr 20, 2007
New Saturday Releases Secured on the Upper Youghiogheny
A new permit just issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment will immediately institute a new schedule of releases from Deep Creek Reservoir into the Upper Youghiogheny River. The […]
Sep 21, 2000
Savage releases
The USKCT and American Whitewater have tentatively secured releases for racing and recreation on the Savage river Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1 of this year (2000). Releases are contingent […]
Sep 21, 2000
Should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org?
Why should I register with AmericanWhitewater.org? You don’t have to register to gain access to the most comprehensive collection of wwriver information on the planet but if you do you […]