The National Weather Service is calling for cold temperatures to continue through this coming weekend and, therefore, the potential need for Appalachian Power to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants to maintain the reliability of the regional electric grid will correspondingly continue.
The potential for water levels to increase downstream of Claytor Dam may continue to fluctuate throughout the weekend and into the beginning of next week.
Those considering recreating on the New River downstream of Claytor Dam should monitor AEP’s website (Hydro Plant Levels & Flows (aep.com)) for additional information and follow us on the Claytor Facebook page (Claytor Hydroelectric Project | Radford VA | Facebook) for updates.
Friends of Claytor Lake