Table Rock Dam
Table Rock Dam
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Completed in 1958, this dam has a maximum height of 252 feet above the Table Rock River bed, extending 6,423 feet in length.
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houstonnative47
Missouri City, TX1,037 contributions
Oct 2020
We visited the dam while in the area in October during the pandemic. They have not had rain in quite a while so the lake level was low and no water was coming out of the dam. We were able to drive across it, park at the overlook to see the lake and walk down to the lake below the dam to watch the fishermen fly fishing there.
When our daughter was here a few years ago she heard sirens and then the water started coming out of the dam and the lake started rising.
When our daughter was here a few years ago she heard sirens and then the water started coming out of the dam and the lake started rising.
Written October 26, 2020
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jrcekc
Edmond, OK392 contributions
Nov 2020
We had some extra time on our hands the last time we were in Branson so we decided to drive out to Table Lake Dam. We had some substantial rain a few days before and the dam was over powering. It was amazing watching the powerful flow of water going over the dam. It is a pleasant refreshing sight.
Written December 13, 2020
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186joeys
Little Rock, AR26 contributions
Apr 2021
Crossing over the dam will certainly make you set up and pay attention to your surroundings. On top the dam you are offered a view east ( down the river) and west across the vast expanse of the Table Rock Lake. Great sight-seeing trip.
Written April 26, 2021
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btouro
Oak Hill, FL273 contributions
Dec 2020
We drove over the Table Rock Dam access road enroute to our booked Christmas dinner Cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle. While attention was paid to the passage while driving, I was able to get a quick far-away glance of the gorge and elevated drop to the water below. I can simply say it is both a breathtaking and spectacular view to behold.
Written December 23, 2020
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Sam W
40 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We visited the dam and park which was extremely beautiful. We even saw the steamboat sailing across the lake so that was a plus. Overall definitely a nice place to re-center the family after so much sightseeing.
Disclaimer: The USACE visitor center for the dam is closed for the season until March. Parking is still open and the area is still worth visiting.
Disclaimer: The USACE visitor center for the dam is closed for the season until March. Parking is still open and the area is still worth visiting.
Written December 20, 2023
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Jessica T
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Aug 2023
We arrived about an hour after the visitor center closed so there was literally no people there but us which was kinda nice. We didn't look up anything to do by the dam beforehand, so we didn't know that the visitor center would be closed but that didn't bother us. We were able to look at the top and the bottom, and it truly is an amazing site from both perspectives. While we were there, we didn't see anything that you could do except walk around so we don't know if we were just too late for everything or if we were somehow in the wrong area.
Written August 22, 2023
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Happyguy1604
Surprise, AZ62 contributions
Mar 2023
After hiking along the trails, we stopped at the visitor's center. The view of the dam and the history of its construction is available at the visitor's center, provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The presentation is excellent with photos an graphs, including wildlife and other interesting facts about the area.
Written March 6, 2023
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Irene K
Texas Gulf Coast, TX59 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Enjoyed the short film about the area and building of the dam. Small, but nice, museum area. Good view of dam and lake. Clean restrooms. Friendly staff. Ample parking. Nice lakeside walkway.
Written July 1, 2021
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Casey B
Salem, IL279 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Lots of things for kids to look at and interact with. Volunteers and corps rangers were very nice. Look outs of the lake were beautiful. Make sure to ask about the junior ranger program for kids- so fun! Free!!!
Written August 9, 2023
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Crissy K
Memphis, IN847 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We visited during Covid 19. We were able to see the damn and walk around below. The kids were able to Fish. It is such a lovely area. There is a picnic area. The water was up so but it was still nice with wonderful views
Written June 3, 2020
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Coming to visit area in Oct/Nov. Been there twice. One time water was flowing over dam one time not. What determine when that is?
Written May 20, 2023
I don’t know the level the dam is kept but rainfall volumes control the level. When we were there the last day, the news was reporting that the dam was going to be open due to a couple of fronts with heavy rains during the week. I hope this helps you.
Written May 21, 2023
About how many stairs are there? About how high do you need to climb if you are on the tour? Some of our knees are not that great. Thanks!
Written March 10, 2020
If you are at the Visitors Center the elevator is there to use, No stairs. The walk from the parking lot is up a slight hill and its a short about 30 yard walk. The fish hatchery has no stairs and you can park at the lower dam overlook which also has no stairs. Its an easy walk.
Written May 20, 2020
can you fish in front of the dam between the dam and fish hatchery
Written August 23, 2016
Yes anyway downstream of the dam. Artificial bait only. Right where the hatchery exits into Taneycomo is very popular.
Written May 6, 2017
Can't park on dam but I have walked across to take pictures
Written May 6, 2017
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