Hiwassee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2017 | 1am - noon | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | noon - 1pm | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 1pm - 9pm | 2 |
| 9/24/2017 | 9pm - 10pm | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 10pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | midnight - 1pm | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 1pm - 9pm | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 9pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/26/2017 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2017 | 10 PM | 1,504.57 | 1,278.66 | 5,121 |
| 9/24/2017 | 11 PM | 1,504.50 | 1,277.74 | 96 |
| 9/24/2017 | midnight | 1,504.47 | 1,278.41 | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 1 AM | 1,504.47 | 1,278.63 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2017 | 1,095 | 1,504.65 | 1,390 |
| 9/26/2017 | 1,008 | 1,504.53 | 1,310 |
| 9/27/2017 | 1,118 | 1,504.43 | 1,362 |
*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.