Blue Springs Lake
Reservoir in near Blue Springs, Missouri
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Blue Springs Lake is a 720-acre (2.9 km2) freshwater reservoir located near Blue Springs in Jackson County, Missouri.
LocationJackson County, near Blue Springs, Missouri
Coordinates39°00′58″N 94°20′21″W[1]
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| Location | Jackson County, near Blue Springs, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 39°00′58″N 94°20′21″W[1] |
| Type | reservoir |
| Lake Jacomo | |
| east fork Little Blue River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Managing agency | Jackson County Parks and Recreation |
| Built | 1982-1988 |
Surface area | 720 acres (290 ha)[2] |
Surface elevation | 801 ft (244 m)[1] |
| Frozen | minimally in some coves |
The lake is located in the 7,809-acre (32 km2) Fleming Park, which is managed by Jackson County Parks and Recreation.
Recreational Activities
Activities at the lake including power boating, water skiing, tubing and jet skiing. Common fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, carp, and catfish.[3]
