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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2019 | 1am - 8am | 0 |
| 3/24/2019 | 8am - 11am | 1 |
| 3/24/2019 | 11am - 8pm | 0 |
| 3/24/2019 | 8pm - 10pm | 1 |
| 3/24/2019 | 10pm - midnight | 0 |
| 3/25/2019 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
Observed Data
| Day | Time (Eastern) | Reservoir Elevation (behind dam)* | Tailwater Elevation (below dam)* | Average Hourly Discharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2019 | 5 PM | 1,954.22 | 1,647.13 | 0 |
| 3/23/2019 | 6 PM | 1,954.22 | 1,647.13 | 0 |
| 3/23/2019 | 7 PM | 1,954.24 | 1,647.14 | 0 |
| 3/23/2019 | 8 PM | 1,954.25 | 1,647.28 | 0 |
| 3/23/2019 | 9 PM | 1,954.25 | 1,649.86 | 1,262 |
| 3/23/2019 | 10 PM | 1,954.25 | 1,649.86 | 1,283 |
| 3/23/2019 | 11 PM | 1,954.25 | 1,647.65 | 52 |
| 3/23/2019 | midnight | 1,954.27 | 1,647.30 | 0 |
| 3/24/2019 | 1 AM | 1,954.27 | 1,647.16 | 0 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2019 | 600 | 1,954.40 | 430 |
| 3/25/2019 | 573 | 1,954.52 | 193 |
| 3/26/2019 | 600 | 1,954.63 | 230 |
*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.