Pomme de Terre Lake near Hermitage
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Pomme de Terre Lake is a reservoir located near Hermitage, Missouri. The lake was created in 1961 by the construction of the Pomme de Terre Dam on the Pomme de Terre River, a tributary of the Osage River. The lake covers an area of 7,820 acres and has a shoreline of 113 miles.
The lake is primarily fed by the Pomme de Terre River and its tributaries, but it also receives water from the Truman Reservoir and Stockton Lake. The lake is used for flood control, recreation, and as a source of drinking water for nearby communities.
Agriculture is an important industry in the area around Pomme de Terre Lake, and the lake is used for irrigation and as a source of water for livestock. Recreational activities on the lake include fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, osprey, and white-tailed deer.
May 20, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
833.89 ft
2010-11-01 |
| Maximum |
864.68 ft
2019-06-18 |
| Average | 845 ft |
| Hydraulic_Height | 155 |
| Drainage_Area | 611 |
| Year_Completed | 1961 |
| Nid_Storage | 650000 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 155 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| River_Or_Stream | POMME DE TERRE RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 7820 |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 4630 |
| Nid_Height | 155 |
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