reservoir2009Jamestown (CSi) The U.S. Army Corps of Engingeers reports that the James River flows through Jamestown are anticipated to total about 144,000 acre feet this year.

Pipestem Dam Manager Bob Martin says he flow level is considered moderate compared to 250,000 acre feet last year and a record of 800,000 acre feet set in 2011.

The total flow is a combination of releases from Jamestown and Pipestem dams and local runoff, and it is measured at the gauge located where the James River flows under I-94.

Martin says water levels at Pipestem Dam have gone up about 3 1/2 feet from the lowest levels of the past winter.

Pipstem is releasing 100 cfs, which is expected to stay steady into June this year. Lower release levels are expected from June to Sept. 1.

Jamestown Reservoir has gone up 1 1/2 feet from its lowest levels of the past winter. The lake level is still 1 1/2 feet below levels that would typically be used for flood water storage, with no releases currently being made, and won’t be until the water reaches near the flood storage level.

Martin says depending on additional spring moisture this year, Jamestown Dam releases may not be made.