The level of the Missouri River is rising, but it is according to plan.
Dave Becker, Operations Manager at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, says they are releasing more water to support the downstream navigation season…..

The barge season begins April first at the mouth of the Missouri north of St Louis.
Becker says they will adjust the flows based on other incoming stream flow below the dam…..

While the flows are increased, Becker says the incoming water is adjusted to keep Lewis & Clark Lake stable…..

The Corps of Engineers reported earlier this month that they have over ninety five percent of their flood storage available behind the six, main stem dams.