News Releases

12 Jun 2022

John Day Dam storing water to minimize lower Columbia River flooding

Federal water managers are changing release and storage schedules at several Pacific Northwest dams because of a late season and strong atmospheric river that began June 9. Significant amounts of rainfall have fallen across the Columbia River Basin filling reservoirs and rivers.

6 Feb 2015

Reservoir system prepared for 2015 runoff season; previously stored flood waters evacuated

Monthly Missouri River Water Management Report for February 2015. Updates on weather conditions, snow pack, reservoir levels and release forecast.

4 Nov 2014

Corps informs outdoor enthusiasts of reduced Missouri River releases

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division will be reducing releases from Fort Randall and Gavins Point dams on the Missouri River, beginning Thursday, Nov. 6.

17 Jun 2014

Corps reduces releases from Gavins Point Dam to lessen flood risk due to heavy rain

Omaha, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division is reducing releases from

9 Jun 2014

Corps reports above normal May runoff in the Missouri River Basin

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

28 Jun 2012

U.S. and Canada Coordinating on Libby Dam Operations to Reduce Flood Impacts

Portland, Ore. -- Water managers and dam operators may exceed normal water level limits behind Libby