2024 Release Schedule from Deep Creek, but there is still a chance that they may not do a release if the level of Deep Creek Lake is below the lower line of the Rule Band for today's date. If level is above the upper line, they may do an unscheduled release.
This is today's Lake Level
Call for recent dam release info announcements at 508-251-7704 or Waterline at 800 452-1737
or Click for
Today's Prediction See Short-Term Schedule
To estimate what the bridge gauge may be after a release
Use this UY Calculator
Link also contains info on time to put-in or reach rapids.
The release from Deep Creek Lake adds between 330 - 660 cfs depending on natural flow, use the calculator and read release rules to estimate Sang Run Level.
The Correlation between the USGS of the Upper Yough at Friendsville and staff gage on the Sang Run Bridge.
Sang Run Gage = Friendsville - 1.15'
The normal runable level 1.7' to 2.7' Sang Run Bridge or 2.9' to 3.9' USGS Gage
Upper Yough Gauges-Oakland, Hoyes, Friendsville
Oakland
Hoyes
Friendsville
River difficulty rating is 32
See Keel Hauler Rating Scale
Trail Map to National Falls (River Left)
AWA Description
Matt's River Description
Good Vimeo Headcam - Normal Kayak lines 2.3'
Up Yok Headcam-Vimeo - Bastard to Double Pencil Sharpener 2.1'
Up Yok Low Water Run - Gap to Double Pencil Sharpener 1.64'
Upper Yough Video by Got Boof Crew Shows most UY rapids.
Warning - 130 GB, You will need a very fast internet connection.
Suggestion: Right Click your mouse on the link and click "Save Target As", this will download the video to your computer. It may take 10-20 minutes depending on you internet speed. Then view the Quicktime video from your computer anytime you wish.
