Bagnell Dam Scenic Overlook
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member singleshot54
N 38° 12.365 W 092° 37.264
15S E 533176 N 4228748
Scenic overlook of the Bagnell Dam just outside of Osage Beach Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMMXB1
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 2

The dam was built around 1928 during the Great Depression and the overlook many years later. The building of the dam was the only major construction project active at that time and only took 18 months to complete. At the overlook is several information posters and there is the Bagnell Dam Museum located about a mile from the overlook.
Waterway where the dam is located: Just outside of Osage Beack MO. At the end of Bagnell Dam Strip

Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production

Material used in the structure: Concrete

Fishing Allowed: yes

Height of Dam: Not listed

Date built: Not listed

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed

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