Watauga
Please note! Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements.
Use caution near dams. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety regulations and warnings. Learn more.
Generation Releases
| Day | Time Period | Generators |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2018 | 1am - 6am | 0 |
| 11/14/2018 | 6am - 2pm | 1 |
| 11/14/2018 | 2pm - 6pm | 0 |
| 11/14/2018 | 6pm - 11pm | 1 |
| 11/14/2018 | 11pm - midnight | 0 |
| 11/15/2018 | midnight - 7am | 0 |
| 11/15/2018 | 7am - 9am | 1 |
| 11/15/2018 | 9am - 6pm | 0 |
| 11/15/2018 | 6pm - 8pm | 1 |
| 11/15/2018 | 8pm - midnight | 0 |
| 11/16/2018 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2018 | 8 AM | 1,954.50 | 1,649.83 | 1,263 |
| 11/14/2018 | 9 AM | 1,954.50 | 1,649.83 | 1,266 |
| 11/14/2018 | 10 AM | 1,954.51 | 1,649.05 | 1,269 |
| 11/14/2018 | 11 AM | 1,954.51 | 1,649.81 | 1,125 |
| 11/14/2018 | noon | 1,954.51 | 1,649.80 | 1,260 |
| 11/14/2018 | 1 PM | 1,954.51 | 1,649.83 | 1,262 |
| 11/14/2018 | 2 PM | 1,954.51 | 1,648.68 | 680 |
| 11/14/2018 | 3 PM | 1,954.54 | 1,648.56 | 0 |
| 11/14/2018 | 4 PM | 1,954.56 | 1,648.35 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2018 | 1,342 | 1,954.59 | 635 |
| 11/15/2018 | 1,933 | 1,955.14 | 210 |
| 11/16/2018 | 3,035 | 1,955.78 | 988 |
*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.