BlueWater Lake
Oronogo, Missouri
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Out More About The Quarry
This former
lead and zinc mine offers a range of opportunities from the
beginning diver to the advanced technical diver. A variety
of sunken attractions can be reached in less than 100' in
this 14-acre lake. Technical divers can explore the many mining
shafts and tunnels down deep.
To get to Joplin, take Hy 44 West from St. Louis—Joplin is app. 1 hr. drive past Springfield, near the Kansas border. There are many hotels and great restaurants in Joplin, as well as a few nearly-interesting tourist things. From Joplin, take Range Line Rd. (where most hotels are) North. The name of the road will change to Madison and then to Hy MM. Just past the very small town of Oronogo you will see the facility on the left. Look for the lighthouse and a large steel shed-like building.
Attractions:
walls, cliffs, sheer drop-offs, holes, caverns, roads, walk-in
entry, elephant statue, airplane, small boat, cars, concrete
gorilla, personal computer
Distance: 4 1/2 hours (approx. 280 miles)
Amenities: rest rooms, changing rooms, showers, concessions,
gear rental & sales, repair, air fills, nitrox, trimix,
camping, benches and tables, enclosed pool
Max Depth: 230'
Visibility: 10'-40'
Water Temp: Water temp varies with the season for the first 30 ft., and is always app. 50 F in the deeper water due to spring fed water.
Phone: Operated by Captain John's Sports & Scuba, 417-673-2724
Website: Captain John's
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