The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began reducing the Gavins Point releases to the winter release rate on Nov. 23 with the navigation flow support season ending on Dec. 1 at St. Louis.
“Releases from Gavins Point Dam are being reduced to the 12,000 cubic feet per second winter release rate by mid-December,” said John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division. “We will closely monitor river conditions, and releases will be adjusted to the extent practical to lessen the impacts of river ice formation on stages in the lower river.” Releases were at 32,000 cfs prior to the reductions.
As the colder, winter temperatures enter the basin, USACE will closely monitor Missouri River ice conditions between the...
“Releases from Gavins Point Dam are being reduced to the 12,000 cubic feet per second winter release rate by mid-December,” said John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division. “We will closely monitor river conditions, and releases will be adjusted to the extent practical to lessen the impacts of river ice formation on stages in the lower river.” Releases were at 32,000 cfs prior to the reductions.
Mechanics and electricians at the Gavins Point Dam powerhouse, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, perform annual maintenance on the dam's hydropower units that includes cavitation welding and equipment inspection and repair. Annual maintenance is done on each unit over the winter. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Delanie Stafford)
