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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2018 | 1am - 11am | 0 |
| 9/22/2018 | 11am - 7pm | 1 |
| 9/22/2018 | 7pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/23/2018 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2018 | 9 PM | 1,956.04 | 1,649.80 | 1,266 |
| 9/21/2018 | 10 PM | 1,956.04 | 1,649.82 | 1,270 |
| 9/21/2018 | 11 PM | 1,956.03 | 1,649.85 | 1,269 |
| 9/21/2018 | midnight | 1,956.01 | 1,648.89 | 682 |
| 9/22/2018 | 1 AM | 1,956.01 | 1,648.80 | 0 |
| 9/22/2018 | 2 AM | 1,956.01 | 1,648.58 | 0 |
| 9/22/2018 | 3 AM | 1,956.01 | 1,648.31 | 0 |
| 9/22/2018 | 4 AM | 1,956.01 | 1,648.07 | 0 |
| 9/22/2018 | 5 AM | 1,956.01 | 1,647.83 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2018 | 585 | 1,956.08 | 422 |
| 9/23/2018 | 555 | 1,956.17 | 263 |
| 9/24/2018 | 505 | 1,956.08 | 792 |
*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.