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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2018 | 1am - 4am | 0 |
| 8/22/2018 | 4am - 7am | 1 |
| 8/22/2018 | 7am - 1pm | 0 |
| 8/22/2018 | 1pm - 7pm | 1 |
| 8/22/2018 | 7pm - midnight | 0 |
| 8/23/2018 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2018 | 7 PM | 1,959.11 | 1,650.22 | 1,454 |
| 8/21/2018 | 8 PM | 1,959.10 | 1,649.86 | 1,276 |
| 8/21/2018 | 9 PM | 1,959.11 | 1,648.38 | 46 |
| 8/21/2018 | 10 PM | 1,959.11 | 1,648.08 | 0 |
| 8/21/2018 | 11 PM | 1,959.11 | 1,647.83 | 0 |
| 8/21/2018 | midnight | 1,959.11 | 1,647.57 | 0 |
| 8/22/2018 | 1 AM | 1,959.13 | 1,647.39 | 0 |
| 8/22/2018 | 2 AM | 1,959.13 | 1,647.22 | 0 |
| 8/22/2018 | 3 AM | 1,959.13 | 1,647.14 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2018 | 620 | 1,959.16 | 475 |
| 8/23/2018 | 553 | 1,959.18 | 475 |
| 8/24/2018 | 423 | 1,959.17 | 475 |
*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.