Lake Springfield (Missouri)

Lake Springfield
Lake Springfield
Lake Springfield
LocationSpringfield, Missouri
Coordinates37°06′42″N 93°15′49″W / 37.11167°N 93.26361°W / 37.11167; -93.26361<
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsJames River
Primary outflowsJames River
Basin countriesUnited States
Managing agencyCity Utilities of Springfield
Surface area318 acres (129 ha)
Surface elevation1,142 feet (348 m)<

Lake Springfield is a 318-acre (129 ha) artificial cooling lake in Springfield, Missouri, United States, that was 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.

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