After over 20 years of hard work and persistence, Little Otter Creek Reservoir is becoming a reality.
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The groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 19, 2021. Governor Mike Parson as well as other elected officials and state department directors were in attendance. The ceremony was held on site, approximately three miles southeast of Hamilton off NE Cottonwood Drive.
The 344-acre reservoir will be the primary water source for Caldwell County. Newly elected State Representative and former Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Director, Randy Railsback is excited to see construction begin. “For years, Caldwell County has been susceptible to severe drought and undependable water sources,” says Railsback. “This is an important first step to upgrade our water infrastructure. The reservoir will provide up to 1.2 million gallons of water per day for Caldwell County residents and businesses.” The reservoir will also provide recreation and flood control benefits
Reservoir Facts
• 344-acre, multipurpose reservoir
• More than 700 acres of land acquisition footprint
• 81-foot tall and 2,400-foot-long dam
• Estimated completion in 2022
• 24 MGD potable water production
• Estimated cost of over $25 million
• Planning began 30 years ago
• Nearly 100% of county is susceptible to severe drought and undependable water sources.
• Positively impacts agriculture, local business, and over 9,000 residents
• NO eminent domain was necessary during property acquisition
The $25.6 million project is funded primarily through federal funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Other sources of funding include Caldwell County’s 0.5% sales tax and State of Missouri appropriations.
For more information, see the Caldwell County website at: https://www.caldwellco.missouri.org/about-loc/