US Army Corp of EngineersDesigned, built and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Dam and Lake has become a paradise for boaters, scuba divers, campers and fishermen alike. The primary objective of the Corps of Engineers in the management of Table Rock Lake is to insure the general public full recreational enjoyment and fish and wildlife benefits on public lands and waters, both now and for generations to come. A management plan has been developed that is designed to insure maximum benefit to the general public while preserving project resources.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers P. O. Box 1109 Branson, Missouri 65616 417-334-4101. Dewey Short Visitor's Center The U.S Army Corps of Engineer’s Dewey Short Visitor Center is located 3 miles west of U. S. Hwy 65 on State Hwy 165 at the south end of Table Rock Dam. The center features a 20 minute film entitled, "Taming of the Riviera Blanche". This fantastic film details the construction and purpose of Table Rock Dam. The Visitor Center contains exhibits detailing the natural history of the area and the native Americans who inhabited the Ozark Mountains in prehistoric times. The center is open seven days per week from April 1st to October 31st. Table Rock Lakeshore Trail runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina. This beautiful trail is 2.2 miles long and persons using the trail in the spring will view dogwood, serviceberry and redbud trees in bloom as well as many wildflower species. During the fall season, visitors are treated to nature’s colorful fall foliage. The trail also offers beautiful views of Table Rock Lake.Docks Boat Docks are permitted only in areas designated for limited development. Maps showing the location of these areas are available at the Project Office in Branson, Missouri. The density of development in limited development areas will depend on ecological and aesthetic values and the availability of satisfactory mooring areas. Approximately 10 percent of the shoreline is zoned as limited development area.
Vegetation Vegetative management permits are issued for constructing footpaths, clearing small brush, and mowing. Adjacent landowners must obtain a permit from the Project Office prior to any modification of vegetation in the area. An application must be submitted, accompanied by a detailed drawing to show the complete scope of work requested. Shoreline modifications are subject to the following restrictions:
Hunting Hunting and trapping are permitted on the waters and on the surrounding government-owned lands of the projects and are subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Officers of these same agencies will carry out enforcement. Hunting is prohibited in developed parks and other areas designated by the District Engineer and marked by the posting of appropriate signs.
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