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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2019 | 1am - midnight | 2 |
| 1/17/2019 | midnight - midnight | 2 |
| 1/18/2019 | midnight - 1am | 2 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2019 | 9 AM | 1,956.49 | 1,651.15 | 2,482 |
| 1/16/2019 | 10 AM | 1,956.47 | 1,651.15 | 2,492 |
| 1/16/2019 | 11 AM | 1,956.46 | 1,651.15 | 2,492 |
| 1/16/2019 | noon | 1,956.45 | 1,651.15 | 2,484 |
| 1/16/2019 | 1 PM | 1,956.41 | 1,651.16 | 2,489 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2019 | 965 | 1,956.17 | 2,460 |
| 1/17/2019 | 857 | 1,955.67 | 2,460 |
| 1/18/2019 | 907 | 1,955.14 | 2,597 |
*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.