Gaston Dam Projected Flow Release

Projected flow releases from Gaston Dam may change due to weather (e.g., rainfall), customer electric power demand, operations at the upstream Kerr Reservoir project and various other conditions. Substantial, sudden flow changes may occur at any time and without notice.

  1. The water flow released from the Gaston Dam is significantly affected by the station's operational mode. Check out the various modes.
  2. Water flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs).
  3. m = midnight; n = noon
  4. Current and historic flow release data can be obtained from the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Data is measured by the U.S. Geological Survey gauging station located 2.8 miles downstream of the Roanoke Rapids Dam.
  5. A recording of lake levels and dam release schedules is available at 252-535-6883. The recording is updated daily at 8:00 a.m.
Lake Gaston Dam

Projected Flow Release from Gaston Dam:


Date Mode of Operation Time Period Flow (cfs)
Saturday 12/20/2025 Normal Operation 6am - 9am 11,000
Sunday  12/21/2025 Normal Operation 6am - 9am 11,000
Sunday  12/21/2025 Normal Operation 5pm - 7pm 11,000
Sunday  12/21/2025 Normal Operation 7pm - 9pm 22,000
Monday 12/22/2025 Normal Operation 8am - 11am 11,000