There was PLENTY of current where we were near the dam. 1/8th jig & plastic went past shortly after it was cast. The current was parallel with the face of the dam.
I'm not familiar with Truman dam. If the turbine intakes are under the water in the face of the dam I can see how that could alter water flow over the weir when generating power.
If not then the gates control the amount of flow and that would be a whole 'nother ball game.
Fish were at the rip rap early then gone after a couple hours.
I'll smoke just about anything (in my smoker)
The fishing is always great. The catching varies.