Greer Spring

Greer Spring
Big Ozark Spring
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
RegionOzark Plateau
Physical characteristics
SourceGreer Spring Outlet
 • locationEleven Point River basin, Salem Plateau, Ozark Plateau, Missouri
 • coordinates36°47′12″N 91°20′51″W / 36.78667°N 91.34750°W / 36.78667; -91.34750[1]
 • elevation564 ft (172 m)
MouthEleven Point River
 • location
Greer, Oregon County, Ozark Plateau, Missouri
 • elevation
519 ft (158 m)USGS 7.5 min topo quad map
Length1.4 mi (2.3 km)
Discharge 
 • locationGreer Spring1981-2009 [1]
 • average360 cu ft/s (10 m3/s)1981-2009 [1]
 • maximum1,770 cu ft/s (50 m3/s)
Basin features
U.S. NNLDesignated: 1980

Greer Spring is a first magnitude spring located in the southeast portion of the Ozark Plateau, in Oregon County in south-central Missouri within the boundaries of the Mark Twain National Forest. The spring is the second largest spring in the Ozarks, with an average discharge of 360 cubic feet (10 m3) of water per second.[1] Greer Spring was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d USGS Surface Water data for US - Greer Spring 1981-2009
  2. ^ "Greer Spring". nps.gov. National Park Service.