Friday, October 5, 2018

The Historical Lake of the Ozarks

The Lake of the Ozarks has been making headlines since it was created - but it hasn’t always been around. It’s actually a man-made lake and is filled with history. Because this area wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible Lake, we wanted to take a few moments to share some cool tidbits about the history of the Lake.


Bagnell Dam History

Bagnell Dam was the start of it all, and it was considered the most skillful engineering feat of its day! Construction began on August 6, 1929, by Union Electric Company of St. Louis, MO, now known as AmerenUE.

Only four months into the project, the Great Depression hit, but the construction of the Dam continued on. There are around 4,600 workers that were employed at one time, and among 20,500 total individuals over the two years it took to complete the project! It was a great asset to the area when the rest of the nation was experiencing the stock market crash.

The lake began to fill on February 2, 1931, and the lake was opened to travel on May 30, 1931. The reservoir encompasses 92 square miles or some 54,000 acres of which 30,000 acres required clearing.

All About the Dam

The dam is 2,543 ft long and consists of a 511 ft long power station, a 520 ft long spillway section, and two non-overflow retaining sections by the riverbanks. The dam supports a concrete highway structure with a 20ft wide roadway and a 3 ft sidewalk that spans the entire length of the dam.


About the Lake

The Lake of the Ozarks covers 54,000 acres, impounds 646 billion gallons of water and has 1,150 miles of cove indented shoreline. The immense statistical facts about the Lake of the Ozarks are a huge reason that we experience the incredible level of tourism in our area. Thousands of visitors will travel here every year to enjoy the beauty and recreation that wouldn’t be possible without the Great Osage River Project.

Photo Credit: FunLake.com

Buying a Home at the Lake of the Ozarks

The Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to vacation, but it’s also a wonderful place to live. Do you want to relocate to our beautiful area and call the Lake home? Living here full time can be extremely fulfilling. We have a wonderful community, great people, and living the Lake life full time is exciting. Of course, for many, having a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks is the next best option. If you are interested in purchasing a Lake of the Ozarks home, I can assist you in getting started. Getting pre-approved for your Lake of the Ozarks mortgage is the first step, and the Lasson Team is here for you. Visit our website to learn more about our services, or give us a call to get started. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your real estate goals!

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Michael Lasson
Senior Loan Officer
NMLS #: 493712

4655 B Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065

Direct: (573) 746-7211



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