PARIS, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring whether there’s interest in developing a resort at northern Missouri’s Mark Twain Lake.

The corps manages the 18,000-acre lake created by construction of the Clarence Cannon Dam on the Salt River about three decades ago.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that it is soliciting private-party interest in a lodging and recreation complex on 331 acres of public land.

Interested developers may submit proposals that contain at least a 100-room lodging site, a restaurant, conference and meeting amenities for 300 people, and a boat-mooring structure.

Applicants also can propose other amenities, including golf courses, tennis courts, trails, indoor sports facilities or a conference center.

The corps says it is merely assessing market interest and won’t necessarily end up soliciting final development proposals.