MO-Clearwater+Lake


 * =Birding in Missouri=

Reynolds County
=Clearwater Lake= Piedmont, Missouri 63957 Clearwater Lake Web Site

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Clearwater Lake
Coordinates: 37.1382193, -90.7753944 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Clearwater Lake
7 miles west of Piedmont, or 120 miles south of St. Louis via US-67, then west on MO-34.

Clearwater Lake is noted for the grandeur of its hills, natural springs, and splendid beauty. Trails and a watchable wildlife area are a sightseers delight. The shoreline is studded with picturesque bluffs covered with sweet william, indented bays, and coves. Experienced sportsmen and beginners take advantage of the excellent fishing opportunities. Parks offer modern camping conveniences around the lake. Three State parks and several historic sites are nearby.

In May of 1940 the first construction of Clearwater Project began. By March 1942, the outlet works were completed but with the outbreak of World War II, all construction was brought to a halt. In fact, it was not until September of 1948 that the remainder of the project was completed.

Clearwater is one unit of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of the water resources in the White and lower Mississippi River Basins and is operated primarily for flood control. At a construction cost of $9,120,000, Clearwater has succeeded in its purpose.

Recreation has come to play a major role at Clearwater Lake, although that was not its initial mission. Now Clearwater offers boating, swimming, and camping facilities. From Clearwater Lake Web Site



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