A Little History
The lake was created by the construction of the 2,543-foot (775 m) long Bagnell Dam by Union Electric Company of St. Louis, Missouri. The principal engineering firm was Stone and Webster. Construction began August 8th, 1929, and was completed in April 1931. The dam is operated and maintained by Ameren Missouri, the successor of Union Electric, under the authority of a permit issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Lake of the Ozarks measures more than 90 miles (140 km) in length and has several tributaries supplying it. In total, it has over 1,100 miles (1,800 km) of shoreline in four different Missouri counties. The massive body of water backed up behind Bagnell Dam is the second largest man-made lake in Missouri.
What's going on at the Lake
With the huge amount of shoreline, pristine coves, and beaches, the lake is the center of the Midwest for water activities. We have marinas, waterfront restaurants, gas docks, and on any given day, you can see about any type of boat from kayaks to 70+ foot cruisers. Throughout the year, the Lake of the Ozarks is the center of the universe for world class fishing tournaments and boat events. The racing events range from PWC and Canoe racing to the big boy racing events like the Off Shore Series racing and "The Shootout" to see who has the best "Go Fast" boat in the country.
The Lake of the Ozarks also boasts some of the best golfing in the area with a golf trail of 13+ top notch golf courses. The Club at Porto Cima is a Jack Nicholas design that consistently ranks in the top golf courses in the USA. The restaurant and nightlife scene at the Lake always is hopping with a huge variety of menus, events, and live music. If shopping is your thing, then our outlet malls and other large retails stores can get you great bargains or the newest toy or fashion.
Our rolling hills and forests also have great hiking and biking. There are several events throughout the year that attract motorcycle enthusiasts and our local rides are fantastic!
Raising your family at the Lake
In addition to the tremendous recreational activities at the Lake, we also have some of the finest schools in Missouri. The communities that make up the lake area have low taxes, low crime, and a great family friendly atmosphere perfect for raising a family. Our community is also very giving, and on any particular night, there is a charity function going on to help the needy in our area. Our churches are vibrant and engaged in the area.
Interested in Living at the Lake?
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