Lake Level Reports
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Harry S. Truman and Bagnell Dam Daily Report
Lake Ozark Guide Curve
Osage Headwater and Tailwater Readings
Lake Level Forecast
| Report Date / Time | 04/24/2025 8:31 AM |
|---|---|
| Current Lake level is | 656.7 |
| River Level is | 564.9 |
| Surface Water Temp is | 58 |
| HST Lake Level is | 715.5 |
| Today | Tomorrow | Day 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecasted Releases (cfs) | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Forecasted Lake Level | 656.9 | 657.1 | 657.3 |
Discussion
Heavy generation for the next week or two. Expect discharges of 30,000 to continue until Truman drops below 710. Target elevation for the lake for the next week is below 658.
Safety Information
Ameren personnel conduct daily inspections of the dam to ensure all equipment is functioning properly and the structure remains sound. A specialized team of engineers perform quarterly inspections and the dam receives an annual inspection by the federal government.
Warning Siren
A warning system is in place to alert residents and visitors of emergencies at Bagnell Dam. The alert will be a distinct tone followed by voice instructions. If you are downstream of Bagnell Dam and hear the sirens, seek higher ground immediately. A dam failure would increase water debris current and the amount of drift on the Lake. Swimmers and boaters near the dam who notice these conditions should move to shore immediately. Sirens are tested at noon on the first Wednesday of the month and state “this is a test.”