Truman Lake Facility and Elevation Update
By Guest Contributor
First posted on 08-01-2008
Truman Lake Facility and Elevation Update #8
Posted: 24 Jul 2008
Truman Lake flood waters continue to recede. Currently the conditions are favorable for the Corps of Engineers Water Management Team to continue releasing flood waters. Most of the closed facilities have been reopened. As of Saturday, July 26, all of the beaches except for the ones at Thibaut Point and Berry Bend will be open.
This is a partial list of Corps-managed facilities on July 25:
All marinas—Open
Berry Bend Campground—Open
Berry Bend Boat Ramp—Open
Berry Bend Beach—Closed
Berry Bend Equestrian Campground—Open
Bucksaw Campground—Open
Cooper Creek Riding Area—Open
Fairfield Boat Ramp—Open
Long Shoal Campground—Open
Long Shoal Beach—Open
Long Shoal Boat Ramp—Open
Osage Bluff Campground—Open
Osage Bluff Boat Ramp—Open
Sparrowfoot Campground—Open
Sparrowfoot Beach—Open
Talley Bend Campground—Open
Talley Bend Boat Ramp—Open
Thibaut Point Campground—Open
Thibaut Point Boat Ramp—Open
Thibaut Point Beach—Closed
Shawnee Bend Beach—Open
Shawnee Bend Boat Ramp—Open
Windsor Crossing Campground—Open
Windsor Crossing Boat Ramp—Open
Windsor Crossing Beach—Open
If you have questions about campsite closures you may call the reservation service at toll free at (877) 444-6777, or you may check them online at http://www.Recreation.gov. Many of the back roads are inundated with lake water. Do not attempt to cross any place covered in water no matter how deep you think the water is. As with any flood event, debris is carried into the lake by rivers and streams, so be watchful when boating.
Please check with the Harry S. Truman State Park regarding the status of their facilities. You may contact them at (660) 438-7711.
For daily lake information, you may contact (660) 438-7317 ext. 2, or http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/ht/
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