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Local favourite lake · Vernon, Missouri

Steele Lake Dam

Steele Lake Dam is a lake in Vernon, Missouri.

Steele 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 Steele 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 Steele Lake Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.70196, -94.58130. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Steele Lake Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Steele 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 Steele Lake Dam?

    Nearby: Fort Scott National Historic Site (fort, 24 km), Lunette Blair-Blockhouse (fort, 24 km), Prairie State Park (sanctuary, 26 km), Osage Village State Historic Site (park, 57 km), Blue Mound (viewpoint, 58 km), Mined Land Wildlife Area (park, 64 km).