Hydro Release

[okiebug]

Did anyone go out to LIR today? I was wondering if they stuck to the release schedule. Planning on going out tomorrow, and I know that sometimes when it rains they will release water regardless of what the schedule says. Thanks

[DaddyO]

When it rains, I always check the Upper Illinois stream gauge to kinda get an idea of what is flowing into Tenkiller.

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?07196500

Then I check this website http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/TENO2.current.html and check the Elevation Feet to make sure that it is under 632 ft. If it is over 632 ft., they will generally release water until it is at or below 632 ft. I, also, look at the inflow CFS to see how it is tracking with the outflow CFS.

Generally, if the lake level is 632 ft. or below, they will stick to the scheduled release at this link : http://www.swpa.gov/generationschedules.aspx

I hope that helps.

[JCWolfe]

They didn't follow it today. I kind of figured they wouldn't due to rain. Glad I went yesterday.

[okiebug]

Thanks for the info DaddyO. Seems like a shot in the dark some times, would't be that big of a deal if I wasn't driving from BA.