15 Fun Facts about Lake of the Ozarks!
The Lake of the Ozarks is an incredible place for visitors and "full-timers" alike. The Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce knows a lot about this wonderful destination, and we are excited to share some of our favorite fun facts with you today. Check out this great video about the Lake of the Ozarks , and read on to learn more about this wonderful place and why it's so great to be here! Fun Facts about Lake of the Ozarks 1. The Lake of the Ozarks has won Best Recreational Lake in the Country ! In fact, our lake beat California's Big Bear Lake and Iowa's West Okoboji Lake. 2. The entire Lake measured end to end is 92 miles. 3. The Lake of the Ozarks has more shoreline than the entire state of California - 1,100 miles to be exact. 4. Bagnell Dam, the dam that makes the Lake of the Ozarks what it is, was built during the Great Depression, from 1929 to 1931. 5. When construction of the Lake was complete, it became the largest man...