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Lake of the Ozarks
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Lake of the Ozarks
Aerial panorama of Lake of the Ozarks
Location Benton / Camden / Miller / Morgan counties, Missouri, USA
Coordinates 38°12′N 92°38′WCoordinates: 38°12′N 92°38′W
Lake type reservoir
Primary inflows Osage River, Niangua River, Grandglaize Creek, Gravois Creek
Primary outflows Osage River
Catchment area 14,000 sq mi (36,300 km2)
Basin countries United States
Surface area 54,000 acres (220 km2)[1]
Max. depth 130 ft (40 m)[2]
Water volume 646,000,000,000 US gal (2.45 km3)[1]
Surface elevation 660 ft (201 m)
References [1][2]
The Lake of the Ozarks is a large reservoir created by impounding the Osage River in the northern part of the Ozarks in central Missouri. Extents of three smaller tributaries to the Osage, the Niangua River, Grandglaize Creek, and Gravois Creek, are included in the impoundment. The lake has a surface area of 55,000 acres (223 km²), over 1,150 miles (1,850 km) of shoreline, and the main channel of the Osage Arm stretches 92 miles (148 km) from end to end. The total drainage area is over 14,000 square miles (36,000 km2). The lake's serpentine shape has earned it the nickname "The Magic Dragon," which has in turn inspired the names of local institutions such as The Magic Dragon Street Meet. [3]
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1 History
2 Golf
3 Missouri State Parks
4 Towns
5 Bridges
6 FERC Controversy
7 References
8 External links
[edit]History
A hydro-electric power plant on the Osage River was first pursued by Kansas City developer Ralph Street in 1912. Street put together the initial funding and began building roads, railroads and infrastructure necessary to begin construction of the dam, with a plan to impound a much smaller lake. In the mid-1920s, Street’s funding dried up and he abandoned the effort.[4]
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 6, 1929, and was completed in April 1931. The dam is operated and maintained by AmerenUE, 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 largest manmade lake in the Midwestern United States.
During construction the lake was referred to as Osage Reservoir or Lake Osage. The Missouri General Assembly officially named it Lake Benton after the former Senator Thomas Hart Benton. None of the names took as it was popularly referred to by its location in the Ozarks. The electric generating station, however, is still referred to by the utility company as the "Osage Hydroelectric Plant."[5]
At the time of construction it was one of the largest man-made lakes in the world and the largest in the United States. Though built to provide hydroelectric power for customers of Union Electric, the lake quickly became a significant tourist destination for the Midwest. There are over 70,000 homes existing along the lake, many of which are vacation homes. Spectacular scenery characteristic of the Ozarks has also helped to transform the lake into a major resort area. More than 3 million people visit the lake annually.
The Lake of the Ozarks is unique in the fact that it is the largest man-made, non-flood control lake in the United States. The lake rarely varies in surface elevation by more than 5 feet (2 m), with normal pool elevation of 660.0 feet (201.2 m) above mean sea level. Unlike many flood-control lakes constructed by the Corps of Engineers, most of the shoreline on the Lake of the Ozarks is privately owned, and the relatively stable surface elevation has created ideal conditions for private development within a few feet of the shoreline.
Photo of Don Dady. We all know what he is holding?
Eagle Bay Management Celebrates 26 years of Service
The Eagle Bay Management which consists of Roy, Dorothy and Sandy Warren is celebrating 26 years of continuous service to the owners and residents of Eagle Bay. The Warrens all live at Eagle Bay and have been available on a nearly "around the clock" basis since their arrival in 1985. Eagle Bay might not even exist if they had not joined the original subdivision development and management office and stayed for this astounding period of time. Thank you guys for always being there. It has made all of the difference for us all.
WHO KNOWS THIS MAN? I HAVE KNOWN HIM ALL OF MY LIFE. HINT: HE SINGLE HANDEDLY STOCKED THE 9 ACRE LAKE AT EAGLE BAY.
The correct response came from Connie Dady Blythe. Here it is:
Danny,
I have know that man all my life too,
I have know that man all my life too,
my Dad- Don Dady (Mayor of Eagle Bay)
Thought you might like another picture of
him too. Like your web site, good luck on
your sales.
Connie Dady ![Winking smile]( "Winking smile")
THE SPOONBILL OR (PADDLEFISH) IS THE OFFICIAL STATE AQUATIC ANIMAL OF MISSOURI.
New Marketing Program in Place to Revitalize Sales and Home Building in Eagle Bay
We are excited to announce that a modern and ambitious program to draw more members and owners to Eagle Bay will begin the 1st of December 2011. The plan includes the sales of brand new 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom manufactured homes with mortgages as low as $500 per month including taxes. Eagle Bay has endured successfully through 27 years, and is now poised for growth and modernization of our subdivision.
We hope your are anticipating good results from this program as much as we are.
"EAGLE BAY" HOA members can get One Years free HOA dues for referring a new buyer for any Eagle Bay real estate sales. Contact: The Eagle Bay POA manager or email: eaglebayloa@gmail.com for details. Or fill out form and ask questions: CLICK HERE
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