Releases reductions from Missouri River mainstem dams will begin Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Garrison Dam. Release reductions are also scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22 at Fort Randall Dam and Saturday, Nov. 23 at Gavins Point Dam.
Inflows into reservoirs at Fort Randall and Gavins Point Dams since Nov. 1 have been lower than forecasted, and the reservoir elevation at Garrison Dam is declining faster than forecasted meaning Missouri River Mainstem System storage is declining faster than planned.