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The Lake Area

The Lake of the Ozarks came into being over 70 years ago.  The lake is actually a combination of four rivers: the Osage, Big and Little Niangua and the Glaize.  Construction of Bagnell Dam was started August 6, 1929;  the lake began to fill February 2, 1931 and was open to the public May 30, 1931.  Today the lake covers approximately 54,000 acres, is 92 miles from end to end and has over 1300 miles of shoreline.  We owe all the individuals involved in bringing about this beautiful playground a debt of thanks.