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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2019 | 1am - 6am | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 6am - 8am | 1 |
| 5/24/2019 | 8am - 2pm | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 2pm - 9pm | 1 |
| 5/24/2019 | 9pm - midnight | 0 |
| 5/25/2019 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2019 | 6 AM | 1,959.43 | 1,647.35 | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 7 AM | 1,959.43 | 1,649.91 | 1,263 |
| 5/24/2019 | 8 AM | 1,959.43 | 1,649.21 | 1,040 |
| 5/24/2019 | 9 AM | 1,959.43 | 1,648.98 | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 10 AM | 1,959.43 | 1,648.53 | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 11 AM | 1,959.43 | 1,648.23 | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | noon | 1,959.43 | 1,647.99 | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 1 PM | 1,959.43 | 1,647.71 | 0 |
| 5/24/2019 | 2 PM | 1,959.43 | 1,647.63 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2019 | 505 | 1,959.44 | 470 |
| 5/25/2019 | 515 | 1,959.38 | 970 |
| 5/26/2019 | 468 | 1,959.48 | 157 |
*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.