Last 30 days
Truman Dam generation schedule
When the dam's turbines run, water pours into the upper end of Lake of the Ozarks and the river below rises fast. Here is the Southwestern Power Administration's projected schedule.
Tuesday, Nov 10
No generation scheduled.
Schedules change without notice. Flow in cfs is estimated from Harry S Truman's full-power discharge of 65,000 cfs at 184 MW. See all Ozarks dam schedules.
Pool levels
| Level now | 705.08 ft |
|---|---|
| Normal pool | 706.00 ft |
| Dam | Truman Dam, Osage River |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District |
What the number means
Lake levels are feet above sea level, measured at the dam. Truman Lake sits behind Truman Dam on the Osage River, near Warsaw.
A lake a few feet under normal pool is common in fall and winter. It shows up first at boat ramps with short concrete, in the shallow backs of coves, and at docks close to shore, so look at the ramp before you back the trailer down.
Questions
What is the normal pool at Truman Lake?
Normal pool is 706.00 feet above sea level, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District.
Where does this number come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey gauge at Truman Dam, which reports the lake's surface elevation about every 15 minutes. We read it every hour.
When is Truman Dam generating today?
Southwestern Power Administration's projected schedule for Nov 10: No generation scheduled. Schedules can change without notice.
Is the lake low right now?
No. At 705.08 feet, Truman Lake is within a foot of normal pool.
Sources
- USGS gauge 06922440 at Truman Dam, read hourly
- Southwestern Power Administration: Generation Schedule, read hourly
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District: normal and flood pool elevations, checked Nov 10, 2026
Gauge readings are provisional. This page is independent and not affiliated with the agencies that run the gauges or the dam.