Pensacola Dam, dam in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Pensacola Dam is a dam and hydroelectric power station in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It impounds the Grand River to create a large reservoir used for electricity generation.
The dam was built in the 1940s to manage water and power resources in Oklahoma. It represented a major step forward in hydroelectric development across the region.
The location is readily accessible by road and offers views of the dam and reservoir area. Visitors should be aware that it is an active facility with restricted access areas to observe for safety.
The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and shows design characteristics from its era. Its architecture reflects the construction methods that were standard when it was built in the 1940s.
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