Bagnell Dam originated with US government work programs The New Deal, and formed what we know today as the lake of the Ozarks. Originally operated under a lease from the United States federal government by Union Electric, that company has now become Ameren. Bagnell Dam is an excellent source of hydroelectricity for the region. Now the lake has over 1,150 miles of shoreline and is about 94 miles from end to end. The Bagnell Dam was completed in 1931 to form what is now known as the best recreational lake in the United States, the Lake of the Ozarks.
Bagnell Dam impounds the Osage River, and is the last impound other than locks until the Gulf of Mexico just past New Orleans, Louisiana. Below Bagnell Dam, there are many Missouri State Parks and boat ramps, and provides excellent outdoor recreation of fishing, boating, camping, and scenic vistas.
Lake of the Ozarks is an anomaly being dammed on both ends, in that there is Bagnell Dam on the Lower Osage and the Truman Dam on the Upper Osage in Warsaw, Missouri. Along with both impoundments, the federal government mandates lake levels at Lake of the Ozarks. It is only allowed an approximate range of 6 ft in surface level change, with a drawdown over winter to prepare for spring rains. The lake is mandated to be back at full pool before Memorial Day each year.
Although full pool of 660 ft MSL is required at Lake of the Ozarks, there is the possibility of holding an additional 4 ft of water to 664 ft MSL in case of severe flooding. This is only implemented to hold additional water back from the Mississippi River basin. In the rare event of holding that water, there is usually lots of advance notice. There are areas at Lake of the Ozarks that are in a flood zone due to this possibility of 4 ft lake level increase.
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345 Liahona Circle
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
Websters Liahona
Residential
MLS# 3533879 / Active
It's the waterfront house that everyone is talking about! Grand 8200 square ft. lake house on 189 feet of flat, cove protected lakefront. No expens...
6620 Lake Pointe Drive UNIT #23
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Lake Point Condominium
Residential
MLS# 3534006 / Active
Completely Updated, Elegantly Casual, Turn-Key, Waterfront Villa located on KK in Osage Beach. Lake Pointe is a Gated & smaller, more private & ex...
206 Cedar Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Horseshoe Bend # 8
Residential
MLS# 3533997 / Active
Are looking for a quiet wooded setting with privacy, yet 5 minutes from town? This will feel like home as soon as you walk through the door. Wonde...
345 Osage Highlands Loop
Camdenton, MO 65020
Osage Highlands
Residential
MLS# 3533992 / Active
Charming Lakefront 3 br 2 ba home meticulously cared for in prime location on the 32 mm of the Osage, near the confluence of both Linn Creek Cove a...
26867 & 26 Cherokee Drive
Rocky Mount, MO 65072
Residential
MLS# 3532073 / Active
4.5 Acres with Lake Access through a community ramp. Main Cabin has a well, septic and elec. 2nd little cabins approx. 400 sqft on the property, ...
237 Grandview Drive
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Villas At Grandview
Residential
MLS# 3533991 / Active
Wonderful updated villa in premier development at the lake, The Villas at Grandview! Expansive view from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath villa! Main level...
1114 Buckridge Road
Climax Springs, MO 65324
Coffman Bend #2
Residential
MLS# 3533988 / Active
This cozy turn-key lake home has all the features you are looking for! It features 9 Ft Ceilings, a split floor plan, a designer Kitchen with Islan...
75 Cedar Heights Lane UNIT 4-D
Camdenton, MO 65020
Cedar Heights Condominium
Residential
MLS# 3534005 / Active
Check out this New Listing at Cedar Heights-Top floor, End unit Condo with 4 Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceilings throughout and 2 Boat Slips-12x30 each, whi...
913 Crawford Drive UNIT #201
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
Sunrise Point
Residential
MLS# 3533980 / Active
Lake Front Condo on walk-in level-only 3 steps from parking area to condo walkway & Dynamite Fantastic Unrestricted View of Large cove & main chann...
1270 Boot Drive
Camdenton, MO 65020
Residential
MLS# 3533899 / Active
Work in Progress!! Just 15 min from Camdenton. This little spot has lots of potential. There is plenty of room in the open living/kitchen areas. Ki...