- Man made lake, created in 1931. One of the largest man-made lakes in the Midwest.
- Magic Dragon is its nickname., the lakes unique serpentine shape stretches over 1,150 miles of shoreline (more than the coast of California).
- The lake spans over 54,000 acres with approximately 92 miles of main channel length.
- The average depth is about 55 feet, while the maximum depth near the Bagnell Dam is 130 feet.
- Lake of the Ozarks can hold approximately 646 billion gallons of water.
- The lake is surrounded by mix of forests, cliffs, and grasslands, offering habitats for bald eagles, herons, turtles, and a variety of fish.
- TV series Ozark was primarily filmed in around Atlanta, Georgia. Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier stood in for Lake of the Ozarks. The movie “Winter’s Bone” starring Jennifer Lawrence was filmed in the Ozarks region.
- Home to Party Cove. Party Cove is one of the lake’s most famous attractions, known for it’s lively boating and social scene.
- Lake of the Ozarks is a top fishing destination, hosting tournaments for species like bass, crappie and catfish.
- Annual Lake Events include Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, AquaPalooza Concert, Hot Summer Nights, Harbor Hop, Christmas Boat Parade, Big Bass Bash, Bassmaster Opens, Fourth of July Fireworks… and much more!
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