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Branson and located just south of the dam and outlet, facilities include a boat launch and full service marina (including cafe, boat rental and scuba dive shop), campground (including full RV hookups and a yurt), fishing access, swimming access (no
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Tainter gates will be fully raised to their maximum height of approximately 30 feet,
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The visitor center has exhibits about the White River
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Sixteen public campgrounds are located around Table Rock Lake. Campgrounds are managed by several different agencies and campsites range from full-hookup to non-electric tent sites For details about each of the US Army Corps of
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472:Top of normal pool: 915 feet (279 m)
425:Length of dam: 6,423 feet (1,958 m)
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