Bagnell Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Miller County, United States.
The Bagnell Dam extends 775 meters across the Osage River, creating the Lake of the Ozarks with 1,850 kilometers of shoreline.
Construction of the dam began in 1929 during the Great Depression, employing over 20,000 workers through one of the largest private projects in the United States.
The dam transformed central Missouri by establishing the Lake of the Ozarks region as a major recreational destination for water activities and tourism.
The facility generates 500 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually through eight generators, providing power for 42,000 households in the region.
The control room at Bagnell Dam remotely operates the Taum Sauk pumped storage plant, coordinating power generation across multiple facilities.
Location: Miller County
Elevation above the sea: 197 m
Length: 775 m
GPS coordinates: 38.20444,-92.62306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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