Shoreline Management

Ameren Missouri is responsible for the management of land within a project boundary established for the Osage Project under provisions of our federal license provisions for the operation of Bagnell Dam and the Osage Energy Center.

All Improvements Require Permits

All proposed shoreline improvements including docks, seawalls, piers, pumps, and other structures around the Lake must be permitted by Ameren Missouri prior to construction. This ensures proposed structures do not become an environmental hazard, an obstacle to navigation, or become a threat to the safe operation of Bagnell dam and Osage energy center. Some larger and commercial developments require notification and review by additional resource agencies and FERC.

Ameren Missouri's shoreline management office is responsible for implementing a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) (PDF) to manage 1150 miles of shoreline and all lands within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) project boundary. Ameren Missouri utilizes our SMP, permitting guidelines (PDF), and GIS Mapping to manage and ensure shoreline development can occur while protecting the scenic, recreational, environmental and historic resources of the Lake.

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Permitting Information

Find the resources you need whether you're a lake homeowner, realtor, or certified dock builder.
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Adopt the Shoreline

Since 1991, groups have provided more than 13,000 volunteers who have removed more than five million pounds of trash from the Lake's shoreline.
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Email Shoreline Management Office

For questions, comments, and inquiries, send the Shoreline Management office a message via email.
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Shoreline Resources

Lake Developer Guide (PDF)
Shoreline Vegetation (PDF)
Leaf Removal (PDF)
Dock Safety
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Fix Problems First

Never energize or reenergize, engage a breaker or reset a GFCI while someone is swimming near the dock. Get the dock inspected and fixed before using or swimming nearby.
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Continually Inspect Docks

Water movement, freezing and thawing can cause wear on your dock's electrical equipment. Monthly ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) testing of electric equipment and bonding wires is recommended. Have both the dock and the power supply to the dock regularly inspected by a qualified electrician.
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Feel a Shock, Swim Away From the Dock

Never swim around a dock where breakers or GFCIs are tripping. Do not touch any part of the dock or adjacent docks if a tingle or shock is felt. Swim or get away from the dock, cables and attachments. Exit the water away from the source of the shock. If possible, swim to the shoreline and exit there.
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Life Jackets Save Lives

Wear your life jacket when on a dock, on a watercraft, or participating in water activities. The U.S. Coast Guard has additional information on life jacket safety.
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Manage and ensure shoreline development can occur while protecting the scenic, recreational, environmental and historic resources of the Lake.
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