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LOTO people call the shape the Missouri Dragon: 1,150 miles of shoreline coiled into 94 square miles. The Osage and Niangua arms are both on here, Bagnell Dam on up.
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LOTO people call the shape the Missouri Dragon: 1,150 miles of shoreline coiled into 94 square miles. The Osage and Niangua arms are both on here, Bagnell Dam on up.
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Lake of the Ozarks, as we draw it
The outline keeps that serpentine shape, with the Osage and Niangua arms. Every piece here uses this same drawing.
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Lake of the Ozarks facts, with sources
- Counties
- Benton, Camden, Miller and Morgan counties, Missouri
- River and dam
- Osage River; Bagnell Dam, lake created in 1931
- Operator
- Ameren Missouri
- Surface area
- About 94 square miles at normal pool
- Shoreline
- About 1,150 miles
Sources: ameren.com, en.wikipedia.org
Questions about Lake of the Ozarks
How much shoreline does Lake of the Ozarks have?
Ameren Missouri counts approximately 1,150 miles of shoreline, with about 94 square miles of surface area at normal pool.
When was Lake of the Ozarks built?
Bagnell Dam, the powerhouse and the lake were built between 1929 and 1931 on the Osage River.
Why is Lake of the Ozarks called the Missouri Dragon?
Its long, serpentine shape earned it the nickname, and local names like the Magic Dragon Street Meet come from it.
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