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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2016 | 1am - 10am | 0 |
| 9/25/2016 | 10am - 11am | 1 |
| 9/25/2016 | 11am - 9pm | 2 or more |
| 9/25/2016 | 9pm - 11pm | 1 |
| 9/25/2016 | 11pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/26/2016 | midnight - 1pm | 0 |
| 9/26/2016 | 1pm - 7pm | 1 |
| 9/26/2016 | 7pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/27/2016 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2016 | 4 pm | 1,496.91 | 1,278.80 | 7,989 |
| 9/25/2016 | 5 pm | 1,496.77 | 1,278.93 | 8,051 |
| 9/25/2016 | 6 pm | 1,496.59 | 1,279.24 | 9,231 |
| 9/25/2016 | 7 pm | 1,496.52 | 1,279.23 | 3,826 |
| 9/25/2016 | 8 pm | 1,496.45 | 1,279.05 | 0 |
| 9/25/2016 | 9 pm | 1,496.47 | 1,278.47 | 0 |
| 9/25/2016 | 10 pm | 1,496.45 | 1,278.53 | 0 |
| 9/25/2016 | 11 pm | 1,496.47 | 1,278.66 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2016 | 1,893 | 1,496.54 | 2,613 |
| 9/26/2016 | 543 | 1,496.36 | 943 |
| 9/27/2016 | 1,395 | 1,496.26 | 780 |
*Elevations are in feet above sea level. Flows are in cubic feet per second.
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.