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Local favourite lake · Buchanan, Missouri

Ussary Lake

Ussary Lake is a lake in Buchanan, Missouri.

Ussary Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ussary Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ussary Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.63833, -94.76524. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ussary Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ussary Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ussary Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ussary Lake?

    Nearby: Pony Express Museum (museum, 19 km), Glore Psychiatric Museum (museum, 20 km), Albrecht-Kemper Museum (museum, 20 km), Cathedral of St. Joseph (church, 20 km), Bean Lake (lake, 34 km), Smithville Lake (lake, 37 km).