Lake Contrary
| Lake Contrary | |
|---|---|
| Location | Buchanan County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 39°43′17″N 94°54′58″W / 39.7213192°N 94.916081°W |
| Type | oxbow lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 10 miles (16.1 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
| Surface area | 335 acres (1.4 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
Lake Contrary is an oxbow lake in Buchanan County, Missouri just southwest of St. Joseph.
The lake was a frequented fishing location, and an amusement park once existed there. The lake has steadily dried up, and now the majority of it is dry. Presently, the lake is surrounded by residential houses. There is a public beach on the eastern side of what remains of the lake.