Harry S Truman Reservoir
Benton County, Missouri20,198 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Missouri DNR for this lake.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- 81 ft max depth
- Public access
Harry S Truman Reservoir in Benton County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 81 ft. Surface area: 20198 acres.
Harry S Truman Reservoir is a 20,198-acre lake in Benton County, Missouri with a maximum depth of 81 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Harry S Truman Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water81 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water20,198 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Harry S Truman Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Harry S Truman Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Harry S Truman Reservoir
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Harry S Truman Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
81 ft
Surface area
20,198 acres
Shoreline
293.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Missouri DNR
Recreation & Access
- TT WestPublic
- Long ShoalPublic
- Long Shoal MarinaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Harry S Truman Reservoir
- Long Shoal4.9 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Harry S Truman Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7207.00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Harry S Truman Reservoir
Where is Harry S Truman Reservoir?
- Harry S Truman Reservoir is a lake in Benton County, Missouri. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Harry S Truman Reservoir?
- Harry S Truman Reservoir in Benton County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 81 ft. Surface area: 20198 acres.
Is Harry S Truman Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Harry S Truman Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Harry S Truman Reservoir?
- Harry S Truman Reservoir has a maximum depth of 81 feet. The lake covers 20198 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Harry S Truman Reservoir?
- Harry S Truman Reservoir has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include TT West, Long Shoal, Long Shoal Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Harry S Truman Reservoir?
- Harry S Truman Reservoir has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Missouri's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Harry S Truman Reservoir?
- Harry S Truman Reservoir has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Long Shoal. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Harry S Truman Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles