feet long and stands 155 feet above the stream-bed. The dam’s impervious
core was made of heavily compacted clay and is virtually watertight. A
sand drain allows any water that passes through the clay core to pass safely
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through the dam.
The outlet works, consisting of the control tower, tunnel and stilling
basin, permits the controlled release of water through the dam. The
control tower is equipped with two hydraulically operated gates
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into the outlet channel.
Trails
Pomme de Terre offers a variety of trail opportunities for
those who enjoy a walk, bike or ride through nature.
The Healthy Active Community Running River Trail:
Located in the Outlet Park, this 3.1-mile long trail of com-
the Pomme de Terre River through oak, hickory and cedar forest.
Many types of wildlife are a common sight along this trail. This trail
is open to walkers, joggers and cyclists. No motorized vehicles or
horses allowed.
The Pomme De Terre Multi-Purpose Trail:
Located in Bolivar Landing this trail is designed for equestrian
use; however, any non motorized adventurer is welcome to
explore its 20 miles of trail which winds through the forest and
riparian habitat of the southern position of Pomme de Terre Lake.
This trail is the only one which horses are permitted.
State Park Trails
The Cedar Bluff Trail is 3.5 miles long and located within
the Hermitage side of the Pomme side of the Pomme de Terre
State Park. The Indian Point Trail is 3.5 miles long and is located
on the Pittsburg side of the Pomme de Terre State Park. Both of
horses or bikes are allowed.
Canoeing
The Pomme de Terre River offers excellent recreation-
simply drift along and enjoy the beautiful Ozark scenery or take
Public access are located just below the dam in Outlet Park, approximately
7 miles downstream at the Highway 254 Bridge near Hermitage
and approximately 14 miles downstream at the Cross Timbers access on the
upper end of Harry S. Truman Reservoir.
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