Webbers Falls Lake, body of water

Webbers Falls Lake is a reservoir on the Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, formed by Lock and Dam No. 16 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. It has 157 miles of shoreline, a surface area of 11,600 acres, a normal elevation of 490 feet, and a drainage area of 97,033 square miles.

Construction of the reservoir began in January 1965 and was completed in December 1970 as part of a post-World War II government initiative. The project aimed to improve navigation and flood control along the Arkansas River system in the region.

The reservoir is Lock and Dam No. 16 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, completed in 1971. The lock and dam stand about 3 miles from the town of Webbers Falls, whose name the lake carries. An observation platform and visitor facility at the lock let people watch river craft pass through the chamber.

The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with designated boat ramps and camping areas around the shoreline. Water levels remain relatively steady year-round, making it accessible for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.

The lock and dam, about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the town of Webbers Falls, is Lock and Dam No. 16 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, completed in 1971. An observation platform and visitor facility at the site let visitors watch the locks operate as river craft pass through.