Water Resources Center
Rivers
The Surface Water Section provides technical support by performing water supply analyses, in-stream flow assessments and floodplain studies. The surface water section also administers the collection and analysis of statewide water use data in accordance with the Major Water User Law. 
- Climate
- Lake Levels
- River Observations and Forecasts - The River Observations and Forecasts page provides a comprehensive view of current river stage and forecasts for nearly the entire state of Missouri.
- Reservoir Water Supply Studies
- Wetlands
Major Water Users
Any surface or groundwater user with a water source and the equipment necessary to withdraw or divert 100,000 gallons or more per day (70 gallons per minute) from any stream, river, lake, well, spring or other water source is conisdered a major water user in Missouri. All major water users are required by law to register water use annually. The Department of Natural Resources does not regulate the use of water - only the amount of water a major water user has the potential to use.
Online Annual Registration and Printable Major Water Use Annual Registration Forms
Groundwater
The Groundwater Staff operates and maintains a groundwater level observation well network for monitoring Missouri’s aquifers. Collection and analysis of groundwater data provides knowledge of available water quantity, aquifer response to water use, groundwater recharge and aquifer characteristics. 
Leaky basements and a saturated yard may be the result of poor drainage around your house. Read the new Basement and Yard Water Problems web page to see if this applies to you.
Dam and Reservoir Safety
The Dam and Reservoir Safety staff and the Dam and Reservoir Safety Council are responsible for ensuring that all new and existing non-agricultural, nonfederal dams 35 feet or more in height meet minimum safety standards as established by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Law.
- Map of Regulated Dams
- Permit Information
- Council
- Statutes and Regulations,
- Emergency Action Planning
- Dam and Reservoir Safety Emergency Action Plans
Interstate Waters
The Interstate Waters Staff coordinates issues relating to major river basins that affect Missouri, and provides technical support for negotiations and litigation actions to protect the state’s rights to this water
- Final Report to Governor on Arkansas and Missouri Shared Water Resources
- Mississippi River
- Missouri River
- White River
- Hot Topics
Water Planning
The State Water Plan staff provide technical support to the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, and leadership and coordination of State Water Resources.
