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US Army Corps of Engineers
Clearwater Project Office
6501 Wayne Route HH
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573)-223-7777

Dam and Lake Information

 

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.

 

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Expand List item 5236Collapse List item 5236  Bluff View

Description: Bluff View campground is nestled into the hills on the East side of Clearwater Lake. The Black River runs into the lake near this campground. For park information call the gatehouse at 1-573-223-4459.

Location: Take HWY 34 to Piedmont MO. Turn north on HWY 49, go 1 mile to HWY AA and turn left, go 7 miles on HWY AA, the road will end in Bluff View Park. (911 Address: 93 Highway AA Piedmont, MO 63957)

Facilities: The lake is fed by the Black River at this point, which provides visitors an excellent location to fish. Bluff View is also an excellent area to camp, swim, boat, picnic or sightsee. The Bluff View Campground offers 60 sites, including many with electric and water hook-ups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp, a playground, interpretive trail, public phones, and a swimming area.

Reservations: Bluff View, Clearwater Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: May 15 to September 14

 

Expand List item 5223Collapse List item 5223   Piedmont Park

Description: Campground is set on ridge tops just above the lake level. Many sites offer an excellent view of the lake. For park information call the gatehouse at 1-573-223-4432.

Location: Follow US 34 to Piedmont, MO. Go North on Highway HH 5 miles to the top of the dam. Turn right and follow the signs into the campground. (911 Address: 821 County Road 418 Piedmont, MO 63957).

Facilities: Piedmont Park Campground provides visitors an excellent location to camp, fish, swim, boat, picnic, or sightsee. Piedmont Park Campground offers 97 sites, including many with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, picnic shelters, a boat ramp, a playground, public phones, and a swimming area.

Reservation: Piedmont Park, Clearwater Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: April 1 - October 31st

 

Expand List item 5218Collapse List item 5218  River Road

 

Description: River Road Park is set along the riverbanks of the Black river, just below Clearwater Dam. The terrain is very flat and offers easy access to the river for fishing. For park information call the gatehouse at 1-573-223-4424.

Location: Follow US 34 to Piedmont, MO. Go North on Highway HH 5 miles until you reach River Road Campground.
(911 Address: River Road Park 5226 Wayne Route HH, Piedmont, MO 63957)

Facilities: River Road Campground provides visitors an excellent location to camp, fish, swim, boat, picnic, or sightsee. River Road Campground offers 109 sites, including many with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, picnic shelters, a boat ramp, a playground, hiking trails, fish cleaning station, and public phones.

Reservations: River Road, Clearwater Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: River Road is open year-round. Services provided March 15 thru October 30.

 

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Highway K 

Description: Highway K Campground is located on Black River west of Annapolis, MO. The river provides excellent opportunities to camp, swim, canoe, picnic, and sightsee. For park information call the gatehouse at 1-573-558-2202.

Location: Located 5 miles southwest of Annapolis, MO. Follow Hwy 49 south to the center of Annapolis, turn right onto Hwy K, and follow Hwy K 5 miles. Highway K Park will be on your left. (911 Address: 5347 County Road 452 Annapolis, MO).

Facilities: The Highway K Campground offers 83 sites, including many with electric and some sites with water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a picnic shelter, playground, and public phone.

Reservations: Highway K Campground, Clearwater Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: K East Park: May 15 - October 31  
            K West Park: March 15 - October 31

Expand List item 5206Collapse List item 5206  Webb Creek

Description: Webb Creek Campground is located on the banks of Clearwater Lake, southeast of Ellington, MO. Most of the campsites are located on a wooded hillside just above the lake.  Webb Creek Campground is now in the reservation system online at recreation.gov.  For park information call the gatehouse at 1-573-461-2282.

Location: From Ellington, MO, go south on US 21 for 2.6 miles to Highway H. Turn left on Highway H and go 10 miles to Webb Creek Campground. (911 Address: 10273 Hwy H Ellington, MO.)

Facilities: Webb Creek Campground offers 31 sites, including many sites with electric hook-ups, and water nearby. Additional amenities include hot showers, a playground, boat ramp, swimming area, hiking trail, picnic shelter, public phones, and a dump station. There are no water hook-ups.

Reservations: Webb Creek Campground, Clearwater Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: May 15 until September 15
 

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