Ameren Missouri has begun to increase flows from Bagnell Dam in anticipation of this week’s predicted rainfall. Monday night (7) discharge increased to more than 25,000 cubic feet per second and is expected to stay at that level through Friday. The Lake level has fallen to around 653.4 feet and could rise to around 655.2 feet on Wednesday (9). This week’s anticipated rainfall is not expected to the Lake to overflow and Ameren does not plan to open the flood gates.
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