Lake Springfield (Missouri)
Lake Springfield is a 318-acre artificial cooling lake located in Springfield, Missouri created for the James River Power Plant. It was built by placing a dam on the James River. It now serves as a popular fishing and recreation area. It is one of two sizeable fishing lakes near the city of Springfield, the other is Fellows Lake.
| Lake Springfield | |
|---|---|
Lake Springfield Lake Springfield | |
| Location | Springfield, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 37°06′42″N 93°15′49″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | James River |
| Primary outflows | James River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | City Utilities of Springfield |
| Surface area | 318 acres (129 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,142 feet (348 m) |
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