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The Salt River basin that forms Mark Twain Lake crested on Saturday, July 3. As a result of heavy rains, Mark Twain Lake rose to 626.2 NGVD.
Water levels have been receding since Saturday, when both generation and tainter gate releases began. Normal lake elevation is 606.0 NGVD. Visitors will likely find floating and submerged debris on the lake as the water continues to recede, so please be cautious and always wear a life jacket. All courtesy docks have now been removed due to lake levels but are planned to go back into service on July 8.
Hunter Fisherman Lot 33 is now open for public use. The area was closed on Thursday, July 1, because water and debris were blocking access. All restrooms and fish cleaning stations in the John Spalding Day Use and Boat Ramp recreation areas have been opened. All high water ramps have been closed, and normal ramps have been put back into service. The restroom and fish cleaning station has also been reopened in the Indian C
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Mostly cloudy skies during the morning hours followed by strong thunderstorms in the afternoon. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. High around 85F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
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Thunderstorms.some strong, especially in the evening. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. Low 68F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Updated: July 9, 2021 @ 1:11 am
MONROE CITY, Mo. â The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake announced the boat ramp at Hunter Fisherman Lot Number 26 on North Fork branch will be closed to public use on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8.
The boat ramp will be utilized as a staging area for a fish habitat management project. The public lands and roadway in proximity to the boat ramp will still be available for use. Visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling in the area.
More information is available by calling the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097, following USACE on Facebook at Mark Twain Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or emailing them at MarkTwainInfo@usace.army.mil. USACE officials hope everyone has a great recreation season at the lake and they look forward to seeing everyone. They remind visitors to enjoy the summer and remember to wear their life jacket.
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MONROE CITY, Mo, â The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the closure of the North Spillway, South Spillway and Overlook from 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 through 7 a.m. Thursday, April 15, for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
This closure includes the shooting range, disk golf course, boat ramp, shelter houses and bathrooms. Mark Twain Lake will be hosting the Air Force National Guard as they complete a clinic to provide vaccinations to about 1,200 participants. This is not an open event, all participants receiving the vaccination have a standing appointment with a scheduled time slot.
With spring weather here, USACE staff hope to see visitors at Mark Twain Lake. They remind anyone who will be on or around water to wear their life jacket.