Denison Dam, Embankment dam across Bryan County, Oklahoma and Grayson County, Texas, United States.
The Denison Dam spans 15,200 feet in length and reaches 165 feet in height, controlling water flow along the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma.
Construction of the dam started in 1939 with a 5 million dollar budget, employing German prisoners from Rommel's Afrika Korps during World War II.
The dam received recognition as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1993 for its substantial contributions to regional development and infrastructure.
The structure generates 250,000 megawatt hours of electricity each year while providing 125,000 acre-feet of water storage for surrounding communities.
The dam creates Lake Texoma, spanning 89,000 acres, with water originating from Eastern New Mexico through the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River.
Location: Bryan County
Location: Grayson County
GPS coordinates: 33.81810,-96.57220
Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:11
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