Eufaula Lake
Aerial view of Lake and Dam
Location	Oklahoma
Coordinates	35°16′51″N 95°31′47″W / 35.28083°N 95.52972°W / 35.28083; -95.52972Coordinates: 35°16′51″N 95°31′47″W / 35.28083°N 95.52972°W / 35.28083; -95.52972
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)
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 .

Construction of the 975 metres long 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.

The lake and surrounds are popular boating, fishing and hunting destinations.

[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 below the junction of the North and South Canadians. When the lake is at its top level 585 feet the top of the huge upright rock is approximately 25 feet below the surface.

[edit] External links

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Eufaula Lake
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Corps Lake Getaway

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