In fact, flood gates apparently were opened again from January 5th to January 16th. Discharge remains nearly at full generating capacity starting February. The 5 year moving average (in orange) shows typical lake level for this time of year and as can be seen, is nearly two feet higher. Ameren continues to try to reach drawdown levels as expected, but they will need to maintain +30,000cfs outflow to make it to the average low level by mid-Februrary.
