Lake Jacomo facts for kids
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 Lake Jacomo
Location in Missouri
Lake Jacomo
Location in the United States
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| Location | Jackson County, near Blue Springs, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38°58′34″N 94°19′55″W / 38.976°N 94.332°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Prairie Lee Lake |
| Primary outflows | Blue Springs Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | Jackson County Parks and Recreation |
| Built | 1952-1959 |
| First flooded | 1959 |
| Surface area | 970 acres (3.9 km2) |
| Max. depth | 53 feet (16 m) |
| Shore length1 | approximately 19 mi (31 km) |
| Surface elevation | 833 feet (254 m) |
| Frozen | minimally in some coves |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Jacomo is a large freshwater lake in Jackson County, Missouri. It's about 970 acres big, which is like 735 football fields! This beautiful lake is near Blue Springs. It's part of a huge area called Fleming Park, which is managed by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation team.
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How Lake Jacomo Was Created
The idea for Lake Jacomo started way back in 1932. A judge named Harry S. Truman, who later became a U.S. President, asked for a study. He wanted to see if a park could be built in the area.
Nothing happened right away, but 20 years later, local people voted. They approved a plan to create and build the lake. Lake Jacomo officially opened its doors for everyone to enjoy on May 30, 1959.
What Does "Jacomo" Mean?
The name of the lake is actually a clever shortcut! "Jacomo" comes from "Jackson County, MO." It's an acronym, which means it's made from the first letters of words.
Fun Things to Do at Lake Jacomo
Lake Jacomo is a great place for outdoor adventures! You can go sailing on the water or take a relaxing ride on a pontoon boat. Fishing is also very popular here.
Fish You Might Catch
The lake is home to many different kinds of fish. Some common ones include:
- Crappie
- Bluegill
- Largemouth bass
- Carp
- Catfish
- Hybrid striped bass
- Green sunfish
- Walleye
You can also enjoy hiking around the lake's beautiful shores. There are about 19 miles of shoreline to explore!
Lake Jacomo Marina
Lake Jacomo has a marina that is open all year. A marina is like a parking lot for boats! This one is the biggest boat rental spot in the Kansas City metropolitan area. They have more than 80 boats you can rent to get out on the water.
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The marina at Lake Jacomo, where you can rent boats.
