Eufaula Lake
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| Aerial view of Lake and Dam | |
| Location | Haskell / McIntosh / Pittsburg counties, Oklahoma, USA |
| Coordinates | 35°16′51″N 95°31′47″W / 35.28083°N 95.52972°WCoordinates: 35°16′51″N 95°31′47″W / 35.28083°N 95.52972°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | North and South Canadian Rivers |
| Primary outflows | Canadian River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 102,000 acres (410 km2) |
| Average depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) (avg.) |
| Max. depth | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Water volume | 2,099,000 acre feet (2.589×109 m3) (full pool) |
| Shore length1 | 600 mi (970 km) |
| Surface elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Eufaula Lake is a reservoir in Oklahoma. It is located on the Canadian River, 27 mi (43 km) upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River and near the town of Eufaula. It is the largest lake in the state of Oklahoma with 102,000 acres (410 km2) and 600 miles (970 km) of shoreline.[1]
Construction of the 975 metres long Eufaula Dam wall began in 1956 and was completed in 1964. The dam holds back a lake area of over 412 square kilometres. A hydroelectric powerstation provides power from the lake waters.
Activities at Lake Eufaula include boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting, golfing and horseback riding. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the area. Facilities include marinas, boat ramps, swim beaches, tent and RV campsites, cabins, group shelters, restrooms, showers and an enclosed fishing dock.
A well-known tournament lake, Lake Eufaula draws anglers from across the United States to test their skills at catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, crappie, catfish, sandbass, stripers (below the dam), and other species. Two state parks, Arrowhead and Lake Eufaula, provide recreational activities and camping facilities at the lake.
The 2011 Jason Boland & the Stragglers song 'Farmer's Luck', written by Greg Jacobs, tells the story of how eminent domain laws were used to force farmers to sell their land to make way for the artificial lake.
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[edit] Standing Rock
Standing Rock is now covered by the waters of Lake Eufaula. The historic landmark stood in the middle of the Canadian river about two miles (3 km) below the junction of the North and South Canadians. When the lake is at its top level, 585 feet (178 m), the top of the huge upright rock is approximately 25 feet (7.6 m) below the surface.[2]
[edit] Marinas
List of Marinas on Lake Eufaula.
- Area 51 Marina
- Belle Starr Marina
- Duchess Creek Marina [3]
- Eufaula Cove Marina [4]
- Evergreen Marina [5]
- Lake Eufaula Marina
- No. 9 Marina [6]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4330 accessed 6-23-2010
- ^ Muskogee Phoenix Standing Rock surrounded by myths and legends accessed 11-21-2011
- ^ http://www.duchesscreekmarina.com/ Duchess Creek Marina website accessed 3-24-2011
- ^ http://www.eufaulacovemarina.net/ Eufaula Cove Marina website accessed 3-24-2011
- ^ http://www.evergreenmarina.com/ website accessed 3-24-2011
- ^ http://www.no9marina.com/ No. 9 Marina website accessed 3-24-2011
[edit] External links
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Eufaula Lake
- Lake Eufaula information, photos and videos on TravelOK.com Official travel and tourism website for the State of Oklahoma
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