Lake of the Ozarks - Exam
Lake of the Ozarks
  • 1. What state is Lake of the Ozarks located in?
A) Missouri
B) Illinois
C) Arkansas
D) Kansas
  • 2. What year was the Lake of the Ozarks created?
A) 1945
B) 1920
C) 1931
D) 1950
  • 3. What river was dammed to create Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Kaskaskia River
B) Sac River
C) Missouri River
D) Osage River
  • 4. What is the primary purpose of the Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Water supply only
B) Recreation only
C) Flood control and hydroelectric power
D) Irrigation
  • 5. What is the area of Lake of the Ozarks?
A) 54,000 acres
B) 30,000 acres
C) 70,000 acres
D) 100,000 acres
  • 6. What is a popular recreational activity at Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Caving
B) Boating
C) Mountain climbing
D) Skiing
  • 7. What is the name of the largest city on the Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Camdenton
B) Osage Beach
C) Eldon
D) Lake Ozark
  • 8. What type of fish is commonly caught in Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Salmon
B) Pike
C) Bass
D) Trout
  • 9. What is the name of the dam built on the Osage River to create the lake?
A) Bagnell Dam
B) Truman Dam
C) Table Rock Dam
D) Montauk Dam
  • 10. Who initially pursued the construction of a hydroelectric power plant on the Osage River?
A) Ralph Street
B) Thomas Hart Benton
C) Union Electric Company
D) Stone and Webster
  • 11. In what year did construction of Bagnell Dam begin?
A) 1931
B) 1929
C) 1912
D) 1945
  • 12. Who was Lake of the Ozarks officially named after by the Missouri General Assembly?
A) Ralph Street
B) Stone and Webster
C) Senator Thomas Hart Benton
D) Union Electric Company
  • 13. How many towns, villages, and settlements were permanently flooded to create Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Exactly 15
B) More than 20
C) Closer to eight
D) Less than five
  • 14. Which organization renewed the lease for the power plant operated by Ameren Missouri in 2011?
A) Union Electric Company
B) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
C) Stone and Webster
D) Missouri General Assembly
  • 15. In what year did FERC issue an order allowing Ameren Missouri to pursue permits for nonconforming structures?
A) 2011
B) 2015
C) 2022
D) 2020
  • 16. What extreme weather event impacted Lake of the Ozarks in 2019?
A) Drought
B) Hurricane
C) Midwest floods
D) Cold wave
  • 17. When was the last time before 2021 that Lake of the Ozarks froze over?
A) It never froze over before
B) 20 years prior to 2021
C) 5 years prior to 2021
D) 10 years prior to 2021
  • 18. What was the condition of Lake of the Ozarks' levels in 2022?
A) High due to flooding
B) Low due to a drought
C) Frozen over
D) Normal
  • 19. At what elevation above sea level is Bagnell Dam located?
A) 660 feet (200 m)
B) 659 feet (201 m)
C) 650 feet (198 m)
D) 670 feet (204 m)
  • 20. What is the surface elevation of Lake of the Ozarks when filled to its storage capacity?
A) 655 feet (199 m)
B) 660 feet (200 m)
C) 665 feet (202 m)
D) 670 feet (204 m)
  • 21. In what year did the State of Missouri acquire land for Lake of the Ozarks State Park?
A) 1946
B) 2012
C) 2021
D) 1920s
  • 22. What type of bridge was Hurricane Deck Bridge originally constructed as in 1934?
A) Delta-frame bridge
B) Truss-arch bridge
C) Beam bridge
D) Suspension bridge
  • 23. Which TV series is set in Osage Beach but filmed in Georgia?
A) The Sopranos
B) Game of Thrones
C) Ozark
D) Breaking Bad
  • 24. What hotel is scheduled to open in 2027 at Oasis at Lakeport?
A) A Hilton Hotel
B) An InterContinental Hotel
C) A Hyatt Hotel
D) A Marriott Hotel
  • 25. In which year was the Police Officer Phylicia Carson Memorial Bridge renamed?
A) August 2025
B) August 2024
C) August 1998
D) August 2019
  • 26. What unique menu item is inspired by the show Ozark?
A) Ruth's Smoked Wings
B) Byrde's BBQ Ribs
C) Guzman's Grilled Fish
D) Ozark Omelets
  • 27. What inspired the opening of Marty Byrde's restaurant in Lake Ozark?
A) An investment by a celebrity
B) A culinary competition
C) The TV series Ozark
D) A local chef's dream
  • 28. What was the outcome of Amendment 5 in November 2024?
A) It was approved by a large margin
B) It was postponed to another date
C) It passed with minor opposition
D) It was rejected by voters
  • 29. Which arm of Lake of the Ozarks is fed by the Niangua and Little Niangua rivers?
A) Western arm
B) Southwestern arm
C) Southeastern arm
D) Northern arm
  • 30. Which arm of Lake of the Ozarks is fed by Grandglaize Creek?
A) Western arm
B) Southeastern arm
C) Northern arm
D) Southwestern arm
  • 31. How many Missouri counties does the Lake of the Ozarks extend across?
A) Six
B) Five
C) Three
D) Four
  • 32. When does the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout typically occur?
A) Labor Day weekend
B) Memorial Day weekend
C) Fourth of July weekend
D) The weekend before Labor Day
  • 33. Which creek is not one of the streams feeding into the northern arm of Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Little Gravois Creek
B) Gravois Creek
C) Indian Creek
D) Grandglaize Creek
  • 34. What is the length of Lake of the Ozarks' main Osage River channel?
A) 90-mile-long (145 km)
B) 85-mile-long (137 km)
C) 93-mile-long (150 km)
D) 100-mile-long (160 km)
  • 35. How many floodgates does Bagnell Dam have?
A) 10 floodgates
B) 6 floodgates
C) 12 floodgates
D) 8 floodgates
  • 36. What is the name of the annual powerboat race event at Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
B) Niangua Arm Race
C) Ozark Boat Bash
D) Grand Glaize Regatta
  • 37. Which of the following is not a community located along or near Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Sunrise Beach
B) Lakeside
C) Kaiser
D) St. Louis
  • 38. What is the approximate length of the Hurricane Deck Bridge?
A) 1,800 ft (548 m)
B) 2,280.3 ft (695 m)
C) 2,500 ft (762 m)
D) 2,000 ft (610 m)
  • 39. How many seasons has 'Ozark Law' run for as of the latest update?
A) Two seasons
B) One season
C) Five seasons
D) Multiple seasons
  • 40. In which year did the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge stop charging tolls?
A) 2019
B) 1998
C) August 2025
D) April 30, 2024
  • 41. Which city is located a few miles east of the southwestern arm?
A) Camdenton
B) Osage Beach
C) Linn Creek
D) Lake Ozark
  • 42. Who visited Lake of the Ozarks on April 1, 2012, to film an episode about catfish?
A) Jeremy Wade
B) Wade Boggs
C) Jeremy Irons
D) David Attenborough
  • 43. What was the status of Osage Casino construction by early 2022?
A) Demolition of the former Quality Inn was completed
B) Construction plans were canceled
C) The casino opened to the public
D) Construction had begun
  • 44. In what year was the Niangua Route 5 Bridge replaced by a girder bridge?
A) 1999
B) 1936
C) 2013
D) 2003
  • 45. What does the HGTV series 'Lakefront Empire' explore?
A) Historical landmarks in Missouri
B) Local restaurants and cafes
C) Boat tours around the lake
D) Lakeside homes at Lake of the Ozarks
  • 46. What is Party Cove known as according to a New York Times writer?
A) A tourist attraction for polar bear plunges
B) The oldest established permanent floating bacchanal in the country
C) An annual event location
D) A popular fishing spot
  • 47. When did the replacement of the original Hurricane Deck Bridge open?
A) 2013
B) 1999
C) 2003
D) 1934
  • 48. Which routes does Missouri Route 5 connect along Lake of the Ozarks?
A) Runs southeast from U.S. 54
B) Runs generally north–south along the lake's western shoreline
C) Connects Osage Beach to Camdenton
D) Crosses the Grand Glaize Bridge
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