10 years since Taum Sauk dam gave way
Published: Dec. 14, 2015 at 10:31 PM CST|Updated: Dec. 15, 2015 at 12:02 AM CST
REYNOLDS COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - It has been 10 years since a dam gave way at the Taum Sauk Mountain Reservoir.
The dam sent a billion gallons of water down Proffit Mountain. Luckily, the campground below was empty.
A park ranger and his family were injured, but have recovered.
Ameren Missouri paid $50 million to help restore the area, including Johnson Shut-Ins State Park.
In 2014, more than 300,000 guests visited the park.
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