Savage River Reservoir [SEP] located in the administrative territorial entity
Savage River Reservoir
The Savage River Reservoir is a storage reservoir in northwest Maryland. It was completed in 1952 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which also currently maintains it. The reservoir was formed by the Savage Dam which impounds the Savage River. The reservoir itself has a maximum capacity of and is used for flood control and municipal drinking.
The Savage River Dam is a rock-fill, earthen dam, high, long and drains an area of . The dam was modified in 1980 and is owned by the
its clear water. 
The Savage River primarily flows into the Reservoir, providing fishing and paddling opportunities in a scenic, wilderness setting. Two boat launches located near the Reservoir dam provide convenient access. Fishermen can enjoy fishing for catfish, trout and bass. In 2008, a conducted population study resulted in the finding that there was an estimated 1,376 wild adult trout per mile in the river. The Reservoir holds the Rainbow Trout state record weighing in at 14 lbs. 3 oz. Savage River flows south to the Potomac