Newest reservoirs in Missouri
The year that a reservoir was first filled to the reservoir’s normal elevation – or the year that a natural lake was first dammed – is the determining factor in the age of the body of water. A large reservoir can take more than a year to fill after its dam is first closed. You can find many of the the world’s newest reservoirs on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Many of the world’s oldest reservoirs appear on the last page of that list. Note: For some lakes, the completion year data is unknown, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 16 articles we have published for Missouri lakes.Thinking about booking a Missouri lake vacation home rental, cabin or hotel?
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Below are lakes within USA > US Midwest Region > Missouri > Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in Missouri, only the 16 Missouri lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Completion year | Lake description |
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Norfork Lake, AR/MO (Arkansas, Missouri, Ozarks Region, AR, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, US South Region, USA) |
1944 | Locals describe Norfork Lake as “unspoiled, uncrowded, and unforgettable.” It is an apt description for this beautiful lake hidden in the Ozark Region… |
Wappapello Lake, MO (Missouri, Southeast Missouri, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1941 | Also known as Lake Wappapello Wappapello Lake is a Missouri gem, located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in the southeastern region of the state. Although some larger Misso… |
Lake of the Ozarks, MO (Central Missouri, Missouri, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1931 | Also known as Lake Ozark Painting plains of central Missouri a liquid blue, Lake of the Ozarks snakes its way through the landscape. Just 180 miles from St. Louis and 170 mile… |
Lake Taneycomo, MO (Missouri, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1913 | Boasting the best trout fishing in the nation, Lake Taneycomo is an irresistible lure for anglers. Add all the amenities and recreation opportunities… |