ResOpsUS: non-representative reservoir releases for piped-diversion hydro plants
Some plants use reservoir releases (ResOpsUS) that are not representative of plant operations—particularly piped-diversion facilities where reservoir outflow does not track turbine releases.
Example:
450_SPRING CREEK currently uses reservoir release from GRanD: 133, but generation is governed by the Spring Creek Powerhouse diversion; a USGS gage at/near the powerhouse is more appropriate.