Lake Arrowhead is a
private community
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Whereas governmental communities are financed with taxation, ...
and
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
(CDP) in
Clinton County Clinton County may refer to:
*Counties named for George Clinton, first and third Governor of New York, and later the fourth Vice President of the United States:
**Clinton County, New York
**Clinton County, Ohio
*Counties named for DeWitt Clinton, s ...
,
Missouri
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, United States. It is in the southeastern part of the county, surrounding a lake of the same name. It is south of
Lathrop, north of
Holt
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*Holt (den), an otter den
* Holt, an area of woodland
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* Holt, Australian Capital Territory
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, and northeast of
Kansas City
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. It is served by the Lathrop
post office
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.
Lake Arrowhead was first listed as a CDP prior to the
2020 census.
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The subdivision is operated and managed by the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association, consisting of all owners in good standing, who elect a volunteer Board of Trustees. There are 2,058 total lots in the subdivision.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau
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, the Lake Arrowhead CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 12.14%, are water.Interstate 35
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forms the eastern edge of the community, and Missouri Route 33
Route 33 is a highway in western Missouri. Its northern terminus is at Route 6 in Maysville; its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 69 in Liberty.
History
Route 33 is one of the original 1922 state highways. Its northern terminus was at R ...
runs north-south less than one mile west of the community. The subdivision has lakes, ponds, boating, fishing, beaches, swimming, picnic areas, camping lots, a community center, rentals, and residential homes. There is no commercial development company active at the subdivision.
Demographics
Lakes
All boats require a current decal. A Missouri fishing permit is required.
There are three lakes varying in size:
*Lake Arrowhead is the largest. It has three boat ramps, two docks, one beach and four public use areas.
*Spring Lake is a mid-sized fishing lake, offering two public use areas with two beaches. Small fishing boats with under 10 hp motors are allowed.
*Aspen Lake is the smallest lake offering a public use area with swimming beach. No motorized boats are allowed.
Community property
The homeowners association owns and maintains considerable common areas around the lakes for use by its property owners in good standing. The association maintains of gravel roads. Just inside by the main gate is the Community Building, which can be reserved for a variety of functions.
Camping
Camper trailers, tents, and RVs are allowed in the subdivision homeowners' own lots only. There are no public use campgrounds, showers, or restrooms located within the subdivision.
Education
The community is served by two school districts.
*Northside - Lathrop R-II School District
*Southside - Kearney R-1 School DistrictKearney R-1
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References
Lake Arrowhead - USGS - GNIS
Lake Arrowhead Dam - USGS - GNIS
Spring Lake - USGS - GNIS
Spring Lake Dam - USGS - GNIS
U.S. Census Bureau
External links
Lake ArrowheadLake Arrowhead POA facebook
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Census-designated places in Clinton County, Missouri
Census-designated places in Missouri