News Releases

11 May 2020

USACE operated campgrounds on Lake Sakakawea to remain closed until at least June 1

The Corps of Engineers operated campgrounds including the Downstream, East Totten Trail and Wolf Creek campgrounds in North Dakota will remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the earliest possible opening date being June 1.

7 Jul 2015

Missouri River Basin runoff remains above normal due to widespread rainfall

Runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa for the month of June was 6.8 million acre feet (MAF), 125 percent of normal. The 2015 runoff forecast is 26.6 MAF, 105 percent of normal. Average annual runoff is 25.2 MAF. June precipitation was above normal across much of the Missouri River Basin, most notably in the western Dakotas, eastern Montana and eastern Wyoming. Heavy rain also fell in eastern Nebraska, northeastern Kansas and much of Missouri.

9 Dec 2014

Corps reduces Missouri River dam releases to winter levels

As part of the normal operation of the Mainstem Reservoir System, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division has reduced releases from several Missouri River dams to winter levels.

4 Sep 2014

Corps increases releases to lessen future flood risk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division is increasing releases at the four lower dams on the Missouri River following heavy rains in August.

11 Aug 2014

Missouri River Basin runoff remains above normal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division reports runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa for the month of July was 4.3 million acre feet (MAF), 133 percent of normal.

7 May 2014

Corps reports near normal April runoff in the Missouri River basin

Omaha, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Missouri River Basin Water Management