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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2017 | midnight - midnight | 4 or more |
| 10/19/2017 | midnight - midnight | 4 or more |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2017 | 11 AM | 355.67 | 303.86 | 45,319 |
| 10/18/2017 | noon | 355.67 | 303.87 | 45,387 |
| 10/18/2017 | 1 PM | 355.66 | 303.89 | 44,993 |
| 10/18/2017 | 2 PM | 355.63 | 303.73 | 44,888 |
| 10/18/2017 | 3 PM | 355.63 | 303.84 | 44,844 |
| 10/18/2017 | 4 PM | 355.63 | 303.62 | 44,864 |
| 10/18/2017 | 5 PM | 355.63 | 303.65 | 44,941 |
| 10/18/2017 | 6 PM | 355.60 | 303.50 | 44,822 |
| 10/18/2017 | 7 PM | 355.56 | 303.46 | 44,891 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2017 | 23,758 | 355.47 | 45,425 |
| 10/19/2017 | 23,475 | 355.10 | 45,400 |
| 10/20/2017 | 21,450 | 355.11 | 25,000 |
*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.