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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2017 | 1am - 2am | 1 |
| 10/19/2017 | 2am - 4am | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 4am - 6am | 1 |
| 10/19/2017 | 6am - 9am | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 9am - 11am | 1 |
| 10/19/2017 | 11am - 2pm | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 2pm - 4pm | 1 |
| 10/19/2017 | 4pm - 7pm | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 7pm - 8pm | 1 |
| 10/19/2017 | 8pm - midnight | 0 |
| 10/20/2017 | midnight - 1am | 1 |
| 10/20/2017 | 1am - 5am | 0 |
| 10/20/2017 | 5am - 6am | 1 |
| 10/20/2017 | 6am - 10am | 0 |
| 10/20/2017 | 10am - 11am | 1 |
| 10/20/2017 | 11am - 3pm | 0 |
| 10/20/2017 | 3pm - 4pm | 1 |
| 10/20/2017 | 4pm - 8pm | 0 |
| 10/20/2017 | 8pm - 9pm | 1 |
| 10/20/2017 | 9pm - midnight | 0 |
| 10/21/2017 | midnight - 1am | 1 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2017 | 3 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,650.29 | 1,219 |
| 10/19/2017 | 4 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,649.15 | 49 |
| 10/19/2017 | 5 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,648.81 | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 6 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,648.51 | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 7 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,648.38 | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 8 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,650.31 | 1,197 |
| 10/19/2017 | 9 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,649.19 | 49 |
| 10/19/2017 | 10 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,648.84 | 0 |
| 10/19/2017 | 11 PM | 1,951.62 | 1,648.54 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2017 | 185 | 1,951.60 | 263 |
| 10/20/2017 | 175 | 1,951.57 | 260 |
| 10/21/2017 | 168 | 1,951.47 | 470 |
*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.