Watts Bar Lake Dam Operations – December 3, 2012

Posted on December 3, 2012 by gvenice

The lake is about at winter pool. If you have not given any thought to your dock maintenance plan, now would be a good time to do it. Take advantage of the lake level to do an inspection of the dock supports and other components. With more of the dock exposed, getting to some of the areas that are not accessible during summer pool will help preserve the longevity of your dock.

Out on the lake, be sure to remember that the low water will expose hazards normally not of a concern while at summer pool. winter boating on the lake can be fun but be sure to use caution in the coves and other areas where shallow water will be present.

Watts Bar Dam -Latest Operating Information

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
12/03/2012 8am – 10am 4 or more
12/03/2012 10am – 5pm 3
12/03/2012 5pm – 10pm 4 or more
12/03/2012 10pm – 11pm 3
12/03/2012 11pm – midnight 2
12/04/2012 midnight – 1am 2

 

Observed Data

Day Time
(Eastern)		 Reservoir Elevation
(behind dam)* 		Tailwater Elevation
(below dam)*		 Average Hourly
Discharge*
12/03/2012 1 am 736.95 677.70 10,938
12/03/2012 2 am 736.91 677.71 10,923
12/03/2012 3 am 736.84 677.81 10,908
12/03/2012 4 am 736.77 677.83 10,931
12/03/2012 5 am 736.69 677.79 10,988
12/03/2012 6 am 736.65 677.92 11,136
12/03/2012 7 am 736.63 678.22 16,066
12/03/2012 8 am 736.58 679.24 23,513

*Elevations are in feet above sea level. Discharges are in cubic feet
per second and are reported at the end of the hour.

 

View data for previous 48 hours.

See the operating guide for this reservoir, including observed
elevations for last year and for the current year to date.

Predicted Data

Day Average Inflow* Midnight Elevation* Average Outflow*
12/03/2012 16,140 736.60 18,360
12/04/2012 21,228 736.76 18,440
12/05/2012 20,385 736.88 18,440

*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.

About gvenice

I have over 25 years of electrical engineering and business management experience. I previously owned and managed a multi million dollar engineering firm. My work took me all over the globe, managing the construction of manufacturing plants where I built a reputation of providing superior service, getting projects done on time and within or under budget. My dedication to the fine details and logical approach to accomplishing tasks provide a huge benefit to my Real Estate clients. After selling my business and retiring to this area, I found a new passion in the Real Estate business and I bring to this business the same level of professional skill and conduct that has made mr successful in the past. My global exposure and extensive travel are also an asset when dealing with a customer base that is located worldwide. An avid boater, I have a thourough understanding of the waterways of East Tennessee and the intricacies involved in dealing with the TVA and the Army Corps of Engineers.
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