Watauga
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2019 | 1am - 4am | 1 |
| 4/22/2019 | 4am - midnight | 2 |
| 4/23/2019 | midnight - 1am | 2 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2019 | 2 AM | 1,962.97 | 1,649.83 | 1,210 |
| 4/22/2019 | 3 AM | 1,963.00 | 1,649.84 | 1,213 |
| 4/22/2019 | 4 AM | 1,963.02 | 1,650.04 | 1,213 |
| 4/22/2019 | 5 AM | 1,963.02 | 1,651.48 | 2,012 |
| 4/22/2019 | 6 AM | 1,963.02 | 1,651.09 | 1,918 |
| 4/22/2019 | 7 AM | 1,963.02 | 1,651.10 | 2,257 |
| 4/22/2019 | 8 AM | 1,963.03 | 1,649.41 | 2,324 |
| 4/22/2019 | 9 AM | 1,963.03 | 1,649.32 | 1,615 |
| 4/22/2019 | 10 AM | 1,963.05 | 1,650.07 | 1,602 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2019 | 2,413 | 1,962.91 | 2,675 |
| 4/23/2019 | 1,607 | 1,962.49 | 3,000 |
| 4/24/2019 | 1,268 | 1,961.97 | 3,000 |
*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.