Wakesurf Spot · Missouri
H.s. Truman Res. Nr. Dam Lake
A 55,600-acre reservoir in Benton County, Missouri — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
H.s. Truman Res. Nr. Dam Lake is a public lake in Benton County, Missouri that covers about 55,600 acres. At that size there is room for a wake-boat lap when the water is open and rules permit.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. Missouri sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the Missouri rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.
Source: Missouri Department of Conservation. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at H.s. Truman Res. Nr. Dam Lake runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
H.S. Truman Res. Nr. Dam Lake covers roughly 55,600 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Missouri sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Missouri rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Missouri: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.