Kentucky
Please note! Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements.
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Generation Releases
| Day | Time Period | Generators |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2017 | midnight - midnight | 4 or more |
| 8/24/2017 | midnight - midnight | 4 or more |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2017 | 10 PM | 357.15 | 303.92 | 46,434 |
| 8/23/2017 | 11 PM | 357.16 | 303.96 | 46,408 |
| 8/23/2017 | midnight | 357.15 | 304.13 | 46,459 |
| 8/24/2017 | 1 AM | 357.17 | 304.02 | 46,521 |
| 8/24/2017 | 2 AM | 357.14 | 304.05 | 46,525 |
| 8/24/2017 | 3 AM | 357.12 | 304.12 | 46,460 |
| 8/24/2017 | 4 AM | 357.10 | 304.17 | 46,515 |
| 8/24/2017 | 5 AM | 357.11 | 304.25 | 46,490 |
| 8/24/2017 | 6 AM | 357.10 | 304.28 | 46,596 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2017 | 20,783 | 356.93 | 45,400 |
| 8/25/2017 | 23,343 | 356.69 | 45,400 |
| 8/26/2017 | 24,125 | 356.57 | 41,000 |
*Elevations are in feet above sea level. Discharges are in cubic feet per second and are reported at the end of the hour.
Notes:
Water release schedules are updated periodically throughout the day. Next-day release schedules are usually available by 6 p.m. of the current day.
Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. Predicted water levels are updated at least once a day, by 1 p.m. Eastern time, and may be updated more frequently when conditions warrant.