SECTION III - OPERATING PROJECTS: STATUS

3.01 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION CHRONOLOGY

Wappapello Lake was authorized for development by the Flood Control Act of 15 June 1936 for flood control. Development and use of lake areas for recreational and related purposes was authorized by Section IV of the Flood Control Act of 22 December 1944, and as amended by Section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 3 December 1954. Construction began in September 1938, and Wappapello Lake was placed into operation in June 1941.

3.02 CHRONOLOGY OF EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLIC USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

1. Federal Government.



1. Fourteen public recreation areas have been developed by the Corps of Engineers totaling 1,932 acres. Originally 18 areas, these areas were consolidated or reclassified. The 14 public use areas include Redman Creek, Rockwood Point, Chaonia Landing, Holliday Landing, 34 Bridge, North Greenville, Greenville, Sulphur Springs, Lost Creek, Possum Creek, Peoples Creek, Sundowner, Eagle Point and Spillway Recreation Areas. The extent of development varies at each area. Some provide the basic facilities such as access road, picnic tables, launching ramps, parking areas, and/or comfort stations while others are provided with extensive camping areas with playgrounds, comfort stations, electrical hookups, trails, and beaches.



2. Operation and Maintenance Cost. Total operations and maintenance baseline cost for the period 1 October 1998 through 30 September 1998 amounted to $3,584,300.00.



2. Non-Federal Public Agencies. Land and water areas at Wappapello Lake have been outgranted for parks, recreation, and fish and wildlife management purposes to the State of Missouri, the City of Greenville, and a hydrometeorological research area to the University of Missouri and are described as follows:



1. Area R-4. Wappapello Lake State Park. A lease is issued to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources comprising 1,854 acres of land. Appendix 1: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LEASED LAND contains an updated status report on the development of this area. Development at the state park includes organized camping units, picnicking facilities, boat ramps and related parking, a swimming beach, trails and cabins. A site plan of this park is included on PLATE 8. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources also has a license for a backpacking/equestrian/mountain bike trail on public land within the Asher/Bluewater and Snow Creek Multiple Resources Management Area. Additional general information is provided in paragraph 8-03d.



2. MR-WM-1. Chollo Holly Wildlife Management Area. This 1880-acre area is licensed to the Missouri Department of Conservation for fish and wildlife management purposes. The area has six parking areas for public access. Appendix 2: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION LICENSE LAND contains an updated status report of the development at this area. Additional general information is provided in paragraph 8-04,b-1, and indexed on Plate 2, Land Classification Map.



3. MR-VM-1. University of Missouri Forest Reserve Area. This 489-acre area is leased to the University of Missouri School Curators. It is utilized as a hydrometeorologic research study site. Appendix 3: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - LEASED LAND contains an updated status report of the development at this area. Additional general information is provided in paragraph 8-04,C-1, and indexed on Plate 2, Land Classification Map.



4. R-8. North Greenville Recreation Area. 12 acres of this 150-acre area is leased to the City of Greenville and has been developed as a baseball park. The area has an established ball diamond, fence, lighting, parking lot, and concession sales/restroom structure. Paragraph 8-03,h provides detailed information on this area. A site plan of this area is shown on PLATE 12.



3. Private Recreational Investment.



1. Concession leases. There are currently six commercial concession operations on the lake. A brief description of each area follows. (See Sections VIII and XI para 2 for proposed plans for marinas.)



1. Barrett's Resort and Marina within Area R-2, Rockwood Point Recreation Area, has been in operation since the 1950's and comprises 23 acres of land. Development includes a marina, gas sales, boat and motor rentals, and a snack bar with food sales on leased land and overnight accommodations (cabins) on adjacent private land. A site plan of the lease area is presented on PLATE 6.



2. Sundowner Marina, comprising 8.15 acres, is located approximately one mile north of the dam within Area R-17, Sundowner Recreation Area. The development on public land includes marina facilities, gas sales, and snack sales. Boat and motor rentals are available. Development on the adjacent private land includes a store, gas sales and boat repair and sales facilities. A site plan of the leased area is presented on PLATE 19.



3. Chaonia Landing Resort and Marina, located at Area R-5, the Chaonia Landing Recreation Area, has also been in operation for many years and comprises 24 acres of land. The facilities on this site consist of a marina, a store, cabins, pool campsites, picnic sites, and boat and motor rentals. A site plan of the leased area is presented on PLATE 9.



4. Holliday Landing Resort and Marina, Area R-6 Holliday Recreation Area, comprising 18.781 acres, is located approximately seven miles south of Greenville on the west side of the lake. The concession is entirely on public land and includes a marina, store, gas sales, campsites, cabins, shower house, storage area, and rental boat services. A site plan of the lease area is presented on PLATE 10.



5. Lost Creek Lodge, Area R-12 Lost Creek Recreation Area, consists of 2.128 acres on public land located on the east side of the lake approximately two miles south of Shook. The concession includes a marina, boat rentals, and camping on public land. Cabins and additional campsites are located on the adjacent private land. A site plan of the lease area is presented on PLATE 15.



6. The Spillway concession, located within Area OP-1 Spillway Recreation Area, comprises 0.10 acre adjacent to the outlet channel. Services provided include a restaurant and bait and tackle sales. A site plan of the leased area is presented on PLATE 5.



2. Recreational Development by Organizations. There are currently four areas that have been developed by three youth organizations:



1. Boy Scouts of America. The Southeast Missouri Council No. 305 is authorized use of a total of 142 acres of land for camping and other recreation activities under two separate leases. The Council manages 82 acres at Baker Lodge Recreation Area, Area R-3, on the southern portion of the lake. The area is used for both primitive and indoor camping. Extensive development includes a lodge constructed on the site. The Scouts also have a lease covering 60 acres at Poole Lodge Recreation Area R-11, along the east side of the lake. Similar to the Baker Lodge site, this area is used for camping. The major development is a lodge. Site plans of these areas are included as PLATE 7.



2. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The Camp SEMO Recreation Area, Area R-13, is a 174-acre lease area for a youth camp. It is located along the eastern shore of the lake near the mouth of Lost Creek. The site development includes cabins, a dining hall, ball field, and other recreational facilities and is depicted on PLATE 16. The camp previously opened by the Missouri 4-H club Association was closed in 1984 for renovations and improvements, with the approval of the Corps of Engineers. The lease was transferred to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and was reopened. The 4-H Club now works with the Lutheran Church and still uses the facility.



3. Girl Scouts of America. Camp Latonka, Area R-15, is leased to the Cotton Boll Girl Scout Council. The lease area consists of 368.5 acres and is located along the east side of the lake approximately two miles north of the dam. The Girl Scout area is extensively developed with cabins, horseback riding facilities, a beach, ball fields, and other recreational facilities and is depicted in PLATE 18.



4. Summary of Recreational Facilities.




Table 5 presents a listing of all existing recreational facilities that have been provided at Wappapello Lake by the Corps of Engineers, the State of Missouri, private concessionaires and other organizations.