Jump to content

Longview Lake: Difference between revisions

Edit links
Coordinates: 38°54′35″N 94°28′11″W / 38.9097°N 94.4696°W / 38.9097; -94.4696
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Docu (talk | contribs)
97,802 edits
Added elevation
 
(39 intermediate revisions by 30 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox lake
{{Infobox body of water
| lake_name = Longview Lake
| name = Longview Lake
| image = Longview Lake MO 4.JPG
| image_lake =
| caption_lake =
| caption =
| image_bathymetry =
| image_bathymetry =
| caption_bathymetry =
| caption_bathymetry =
| location = [[Jackson County, Missouri]]
| location = [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]], [[Missouri]],<br>[[United States]]
| coords = {{coord|38.9097|-94.4696|format=dms|type:waterbody_region:US-MO|display=inline,title}}
| coords =
| type = [[reservoir]]
| type = [[reservoir]]
| inflow = [[Little Blue River (Missouri)|Little Blue River]]
| inflow =
| outflow =
| outflow = Little Blue River
| catchment =
| catchment =
| basin_countries = United States
| basin_countries = [[United States]]
| length =
| length =
| width =
| width =
| area = {{converta|930|acre|sqkm}}
| area = {{convert|930|acre|km2|abbr=on}}
| depth =
| depth =
| max-depth =
| max-depth =
Line 20: Line 20:
| residence_time =
| residence_time =
| shore =
| shore =
| elevation = {{convert|274|m|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=gnis>{{gnis|2547297}}</ref>
| elevation =
| islands =
| islands =
| cities =
| cities =
| frozen =
| frozen =
<!-- Map -->
| pushpin_map = Missouri#USA
| pushpin_label_position =
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of Longview Lake in Missouri, USA.
| pushpin_map_caption =
<!-- Below -->
| website =
| reference =
}}
}}
'''Longview Lake''' is a 930-acre freshwater [[reservoir]] in [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]], [[Missouri]]. The reservoir is part of [[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]] [[Little Blue River (Missouri)|Little Blue River]] Project for flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation.
'''Longview Lake''' is a {{convert|930|acre|km2|1|adj=on}} freshwater [[reservoir]] in parts of [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], [[Lee's Summit, Missouri|Lee's Summit]], and [[Grandview, Missouri|Grandview]], all in [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]], [[Missouri]]. The reservoir is part of [[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]] [[Little Blue River (Missouri)|Little Blue River]] Project for [[flood control]], recreation, and fish and [[wildlife conservation]]. The lake is located in the {{convert|4852|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} Longview Lake Park, which is managed by Jackson County Parks and Recreation.


==History==
The lake is located in the 4852 acre Longview Lake Park, which is managed by Jackson County Parks and Recreation.
The Little Blue River Project was authorized by the [[U.S. Congress]] in 1968. Thereafter the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers purchased a portion of [[Longview Farm]], a location once known as ''The World's Most Beautiful Farm.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.longviewfoundation.org/ralong.htm |title=Worlds Most Beautiful Farm remembered |publisher=Longview Foundation website |year=2012 |accessdate=13 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118031801/http://www.longviewfoundation.org/ralong.htm |archivedate=18 January 2013 }}</ref>
Construction on the Longview Dam began in 1979 and was completed in 1985. The park opened in 1986, and draws an average of one million visitors per year.<ref name="Jackson">{{cite web|url=http://www.jacksongov.org/content/7880/7882/7984/default.aspx|title=Longview Lake Park|publisher=Jackson County Parks & Recreation website|year=2008|accessdate=13 October 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415033820/http://www.jacksongov.org/content/7880/7882/7984/default.aspx|archive-date=15 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Activities==
The Little Blue River Project was authorized by Congress in 1968. Construction on the Longview Dam began in 1979. The dam was completed in 1985 and the park opened in 1986.
Longview Lake offers a variety of water recreation activities:


*'''Boating:''' Power boating, jet skis and similar [[personal water craft]] are allowed on the lake. A full-service [[marina]] is available for concessions, fuel, fishing supplies, and slip rental.<ref name="Jackson"/>
The area covered by Longview Lake and the adjoining park were previously part of Longview Farm, the country estate of Kansas City lumber baron [[Robert A. Long]] (1850–1934). The farm buildings were constructed in 1913-1914. The Long heirs donated a portion of Longview Farm for the creation of [[Longview College]] in 1969.
*'''Fishing:''' Longview Lake is stocked with a wide variety of fish species to please anglers. They include bluegill, [[largemouth bass]], [[carp]], channel catfish, [[crappie]], and walleye.
*'''Swimming beach:''' A full acre of sand makes for plenty of room to sunbathe, join in a game of [[beach volleyball]], or enjoy the water.


The surrounding Longview Lake Park presents opportunities for camping, [[golf]], softball, equestrian activities, picnicking, hiking and biking, and [[radio-controlled aircraft]] flying.<ref name="Jackson"/> A popular seasonal activity is "Christmas in the Park". Over 300,000 bulbs and 175 animated figures set a festive holiday mood in a free drive-through.<ref>{{cite web|last=McNeish|first=Mary Anne|url=http://kansascity.about.com/od/annualevents/p/ChristmasinPark.htm|title=Christmas in the Park at Longiew Lake|publisher=About.com website|year=2012|accessdate=13 October 2012|archive-date=18 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118155641/http://kansascity.about.com/od/annualevents/p/ChristmasinPark.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The event, first held in 1988, draws an estimated 200,000 visitors each holiday season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jacksongov.org/content/3279/5215/5230/5638.aspx|title=Jackson County Christmas in the Park|publisher=Government of Jackson County, Missouri via website|year=2008|accessdate=13 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116180535/http://www.jacksongov.org/content/3279/5215/5230/5638.aspx|archive-date=16 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Sources==

* [http://www.jacksongov.org/content/1169/1207/1397/default.aspx Jackson County Parks and Recreation's Longview Lake web site]
==Around the lake==
* [http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/longview/longview.html U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Longview Lake web site]
<gallery>
* [http://www.kcmo.org/planning/pdf/dist6/4_history.pdf History of the 6th District] {{pdf}}
File:Longview Lake MO 1.JPG|Beach volleyball is a popular activity at Longview Lake.
* [http://www.newlongview.com/history.htm History of Longview Farm]
File:Longview Lake MO 2.JPG|U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam at Longview Lake.
File:Longview Lake MO 3.JPG|An unusual sight in a large urban area like Kansas City, these American bald eagles have made a home.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[R. A. Long High School]]
* [[Longview Farm]]
* [[Metropolitan Community College (Missouri)|Metropolitan Community College - Longview]]
* [[Longview, Washington]]

{{authority control}}


[[Category:Lakes of Missouri]]
[[Category:Reservoirs in Missouri]]
[[Category:USACE lakes]]
[[Category:United States Army Corps of Engineers dams]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Jackson County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Jackson County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Parks in the Kansas City metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Triathlon venues]]
[[Category:Bodies of water of Jackson County, Missouri]]

Latest revision as of 08:12, 23 October 2023

Longview Lake
Location of Longview Lake in Missouri, USA.
Location of Longview Lake in Missouri, USA.
Longview Lake
Location of Longview Lake in Missouri, USA.
Location of Longview Lake in Missouri, USA.
Longview Lake
LocationJackson County, Missouri,
United States
Coordinates38°54′35″N 94°28′11″W / 38.9097°N 94.4696°W / 38.9097; -94.4696
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsLittle Blue River
Primary outflowsLittle Blue River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area930 acres (3.8 km2)
Surface elevation899 ft (274 m)[1]

Longview Lake is a 930-acre (3.8 km2) freshwater reservoir in parts of Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and Grandview, all in Jackson County, Missouri. The reservoir is part of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Blue River Project for flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation. The lake is located in the 4,852-acre (20 km2) Longview Lake Park, which is managed by Jackson County Parks and Recreation.

History

[edit]

The Little Blue River Project was authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1968. Thereafter the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers purchased a portion of Longview Farm, a location once known as The World's Most Beautiful Farm.[2] Construction on the Longview Dam began in 1979 and was completed in 1985. The park opened in 1986, and draws an average of one million visitors per year.[3]

Activities

[edit]

Longview Lake offers a variety of water recreation activities:

  • Boating: Power boating, jet skis and similar personal water craft are allowed on the lake. A full-service marina is available for concessions, fuel, fishing supplies, and slip rental.[3]
  • Fishing: Longview Lake is stocked with a wide variety of fish species to please anglers. They include bluegill, largemouth bass, carp, channel catfish, crappie, and walleye.
  • Swimming beach: A full acre of sand makes for plenty of room to sunbathe, join in a game of beach volleyball, or enjoy the water.

The surrounding Longview Lake Park presents opportunities for camping, golf, softball, equestrian activities, picnicking, hiking and biking, and radio-controlled aircraft flying.[3] A popular seasonal activity is "Christmas in the Park". Over 300,000 bulbs and 175 animated figures set a festive holiday mood in a free drive-through.[4] The event, first held in 1988, draws an estimated 200,000 visitors each holiday season.[5]

Around the lake

[edit]
  • Beach volleyball is a popular activity at Longview Lake.
    Beach volleyball is a popular activity at Longview Lake.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam at Longview Lake.
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam at Longview Lake.
  • An unusual sight in a large urban area like Kansas City, these American bald eagles have made a home.
    An unusual sight in a large urban area like Kansas City, these American bald eagles have made a home.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longview Lake
  2. ^ "Worlds Most Beautiful Farm remembered". Longview Foundation website. 2012. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "Longview Lake Park". Jackson County Parks & Recreation website. 2008. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  4. ^ McNeish, Mary Anne (2012). "Christmas in the Park at Longiew Lake". About.com website. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Jackson County Christmas in the Park". Government of Jackson County, Missouri via website. 2008. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.

See also

[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Longview_Lake&oldid=1181477354"