Nestled in the Green Hills Region of North Central Missouri, about 5 miles north of Milan in Sullivan County, the proposed East Locust Creek Reservoir will play an important role in meeting the water supply needs for a ten county region. As part of the East Locust Creek Watershed plan, it will provide the benefits of trapping sediment and reducing flood damage in the East Locust Creek Floodplain. In addition, it will provide a valuable recreational facility, with a 2,350 acres surface water area, multiple public access areas, boat ramps, a marina and almost 2,000 acres of vegetated buffer for the enjoyment of the public . While land has been reserved for public access areas, and road improvements have been conceptually considered, the details will be worked out through an engineering and public input process (subject to funding availability) and likely in collaboration with state agencies.
The conceptual plan was used to guide the planned acquisition of public access property near the lake. The plan was drafted in 2010 and will be updated based on final land acquisition, funding availability and further public input and design.
The Fly Over Video shows the lake bed as it exists today, with information on the proposed project.
The proposed water allocation display shows how the model allocates the lake water between the main project purposes.