Type reservoir Primary outflows Black River Outflow location Black River | Primary inflows Basin countries United States Inflow source Black River | |
Water volume 22,000 acre·ft (27,000 dam) (normal)
413,000 acre·ft (509,000 dam) (max) | ||
Clearwater Lake is a reservoir on the Black River six miles from Piedmont, Missouri. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers uses Clearwater for flood control in the White and lower Mississippi River Basins.
Map of Clearwater Lake, Missouri, USA
Clearwater Lake was so named on account of its clear, spring-fed water. Construction began in 1940 but was halted temporarily at the advent of World War II. Clearwater Lake Dam opened in 1948 as an earthen and concrete dam, 114 feet high. The lake has a surface area of about 2.5 square miles.
Though recreation was not part of the lake's initial mission, Clearwater now offers boating, swimming, and camping facilities.
References
Clearwater Lake (Missouri) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA