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Corps of Engineers to Increase Flows on the Missouri River

Corps of Engineers to Increase Flows on the Missouri River

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The Corps of Engineers will increase flows out of Missouri River dams to handle above average snow pack runoff.

During the monthly conference call, Hydraulic Engineer Nicole Shorney says they expect higher than normal run off…

Engineer Joel Knofczynski says they still have enough reservoir storage room for the run off……

Knofczynski says they expect to ramp up out flows in the next couple of weeks…

Corps officials said even with the increased releases, river levels below Gavins Point Dam should stay well below flood stage.

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