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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2017 | midnight - midnight | 4 or more |
| 8/22/2017 | midnight - midnight | 4 or more |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2017 | noon | 357.74 | 303.44 | 29,354 |
| 8/21/2017 | 1 PM | 357.75 | 303.49 | 29,195 |
| 8/21/2017 | 2 PM | 357.71 | 303.59 | 29,193 |
| 8/21/2017 | 3 PM | 357.69 | 303.54 | 29,322 |
| 8/21/2017 | 4 PM | 357.68 | 303.63 | 29,371 |
| 8/21/2017 | 5 PM | 357.69 | 303.76 | 29,413 |
| 8/21/2017 | 6 PM | 357.67 | 303.69 | 29,497 |
| 8/21/2017 | 7 PM | 357.68 | 303.69 | 29,481 |
| 8/21/2017 | 8 PM | 357.68 | 303.68 | 29,521 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2017 | 37,130 | 357.71 | 29,367 |
| 8/22/2017 | 28,275 | 357.46 | 45,000 |
| 8/23/2017 | 27,805 | 357.21 | 45,000 |
*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.