Bluestem Lake
| Bluestem Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Osage County, Oklahoma |
| Purpose | Flood control, recreation, secondary water supply (Pawhuska, Oklahoma) |
| Reservoir | |
| Surface area | 762 acre |
| Normal elevation | 267 m |
Bluestem Lake is a reservoir in Osage County, Oklahoma, about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Pawhuska. It is at the convergence of Middle Bird Creek and South Bird Creek. The outflow is Middle Bird Creek. The lake has a surface of 762 acres (3.08 km2) and a shoreline of 19 miles (31 km).[1]
Coordinates are:Latitude: 36°42'19.7" Longitude: -96°25'9.06". Elevation above sea level is 267 metres (876 ft).[2]
The lake is a secondary water source for Pawhuska and also was designed for flood control and recreation.[3]
References
- ^ ShopOklahoma. "Bluestem Lake."
- ^ geoview.info "Bluestem Lake." Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- ^ 2030 Osage County Comprehensive Plan.