Eufaula Lake, Reservoir at Canadian River near Eufaula, Oklahoma, United States
Eufaula Lake is a reservoir on the Canadian River near Eufaula in eastern Oklahoma, covering roughly 102,000 acres of water surface with around 600 miles of shoreline. The lake sits surrounded by rolling hills and wide stretches of woodland that line the banks and form dozens of coves.
Construction of Eufaula Dam began in 1956 and ended in 1964 when the basin started filling gradually. President Lyndon Johnson dedicated the dam structure, which holds back water from several river channels and controls flood events downstream.
The reservoir takes its name from the nearby town and the Eufaula Creek people who once lived in this region. Anglers gather at boat ramps in the early morning, each knowing their preferred spot for catfish or bass.
Boat ramps and marinas are spread around the water and offer access to different parts of the lake. Those arriving early in the day find less traffic and calmer conditions for fishing or boating.
The water has submerged an old landmark called Standing Rock, which now sits about 25 feet below the surface. Divers can see the upper parts of this submerged rock formation when water levels are lower.
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