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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2017 | 1am - 2am | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 2am - 4am | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | 4am - 6am | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 6am - 8am | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | 8am - 10am | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 10am - noon | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | noon - 2pm | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 2pm - 4pm | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | 4pm - 6pm | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 6pm - 9pm | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | 9pm - 10pm | 1 |
| 9/24/2017 | 10pm - midnight | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | midnight - 1am | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 1am - 2am | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 2am - 5am | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 5am - 6am | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 6am - 9am | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 9am - 10am | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 10am - 1pm | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 1pm - 2pm | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 2pm - 5pm | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 5pm - 6pm | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 6pm - 9pm | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 9pm - 10pm | 1 |
| 9/25/2017 | 10pm - 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 | 9 PM | 1,951.50 | 1,648.44 | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | 10 PM | 1,951.50 | 1,648.10 | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | 11 PM | 1,951.50 | 1,647.80 | 0 |
| 9/24/2017 | midnight | 1,951.51 | 1,647.60 | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 1 AM | 1,951.51 | 1,648.28 | 33 |
| 9/25/2017 | 2 AM | 1,951.51 | 1,650.23 | 1,232 |
| 9/25/2017 | 3 AM | 1,951.51 | 1,648.21 | 46 |
| 9/25/2017 | 4 AM | 1,951.51 | 1,647.84 | 0 |
| 9/25/2017 | 5 AM | 1,951.51 | 1,648.29 | 27 |
Predicted Data
| Day | Average Inflow* | Midnight Elevation* | Average Outflow* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2017 | 173 | 1,951.44 | 315 |
| 9/26/2017 | 158 | 1,951.41 | 263 |
| 9/27/2017 | 150 | 1,951.37 | 263 |
*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.