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Rector Lake Dam

Rector Lake Dam is a lake in Dade, Missouri.

Rector Lake Dam: 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 Rector Lake Dam

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 Rector Lake Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.47799, -93.85533. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rector Lake Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rector Lake Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Rector Lake Dam?

    Nearby: Stockton Lake (lake, 21 km), McDaniel Lake Dam (lake, 65 km), Jasper County Courthouse (fort, 65 km), Dickerson Park Zoo (sanctuary, 68 km), Forest Park Church Carthage (church, 69 km), Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (park, 72 km).