Watauga
Please note! Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements.
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Generation Releases
| Day | Time Period | Generators |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2016 | 1am - 1pm | 0 |
| 9/27/2016 | 1pm - 2pm | 1 |
| 9/27/2016 | 2pm - 10pm | 0 |
| 9/27/2016 | 10pm - 11pm | 1 |
| 9/27/2016 | 11pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/28/2016 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2016 | 4 am | 1,947.16 | 1,648.44 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 5 am | 1,947.16 | 1,648.56 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 6 am | 1,947.16 | 1,648.74 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 7 am | 1,947.16 | 1,648.94 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 8 am | 1,947.16 | 1,649.14 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 9 am | 1,947.16 | 1,648.55 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 10 am | 1,947.15 | 1,648.33 | 210 |
| 9/27/2016 | 11 am | 1,947.15 | 1,648.33 | 210 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2016 | 55 | 1,947.15 | 220 |
| 9/28/2016 | 40 | 1,947.10 | 173 |
| 9/29/2016 | 33 | 1,947.06 | 173 |
*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.