This calculator estimates what the Sang Run or Friendsville bridge gauges will be after a Deep Creek release.
To convert, enter the reported USGS reading in CFS, make sure the reading does not already contain the release flow.
If the flow is rising or falling extrapolate the estimated flow at 3 PM
Press the button to get estimated bridge gauge reading after the release.
Note most releases start at 10AM in the Spring/Fall and 11 AM in the Summer.
The flow takes two hours to reach Sang Run Bridge, less time if natural flow is high
The flow takes three hours to reach "Wait Rock", less time if natural flow is high
The flow takes 5 1/2 hours to reach "Friendsville", less time if natural flow is high