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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2020 | 1am - 6am | 0 |
| 4/9/2020 | 6am - 8am | 1 |
| 4/9/2020 | 8am - 1pm | 0 |
| 4/9/2020 | 1pm - 4pm | 1 |
| 4/9/2020 | 4pm - 9pm | 2 |
| 4/9/2020 | 9pm - midnight | 0 |
| 4/10/2020 | midnight - 6am | 0 |
| 4/10/2020 | 6am - 8am | 1 |
| 4/10/2020 | 8am - 4pm | 0 |
| 4/10/2020 | 4pm - 5pm | 1 |
| 4/10/2020 | 5pm - 10pm | 2 |
| 4/10/2020 | 10pm - midnight | 0 |
| 4/11/2020 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2020 | 2 PM | 1,957.18 | 1,650.02 | 1,274 |
| 4/9/2020 | 3 PM | 1,957.16 | 1,649.88 | 1,283 |
| 4/9/2020 | 4 PM | 1,957.16 | 1,650.02 | 1,287 |
| 4/9/2020 | 5 PM | 1,957.15 | 1,651.32 | 2,607 |
| 4/9/2020 | 6 PM | 1,957.13 | 1,651.29 | 2,608 |
| 4/9/2020 | 7 PM | 1,957.10 | 1,650.33 | 2,052 |
| 4/9/2020 | 8 PM | 1,957.09 | 1,650.40 | 1,859 |
| 4/9/2020 | 9 PM | 1,957.09 | 1,650.40 | 1,846 |
| 4/9/2020 | 10 PM | 1,957.08 | 1,648.53 | 45 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2020 | 915 | 1,957.11 | 728 |
| 4/10/2020 | 1,000 | 1,957.21 | 655 |
| 4/11/2020 | 805 | 1,957.01 | 1,478 |
*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.