Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Reservoir in Cookson Hills, Oklahoma
The 12,900-acre Tenkiller Ferry Lake features 130 miles of shoreline along the Illinois River, supporting diverse aquatic activities and wildlife observation.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Tenkiller Dam between 1947 and 1952, creating this reservoir for flood control and power generation.
The lake bears the name of the Tenkiller family, prominent Cherokee landowners who operated a ferry service across the Illinois River before dam construction.
Ten marinas, fourteen parks, and twenty-four boat launches provide access points for fishing, boating, swimming, and scuba diving throughout the reservoir.
Scuba divers can explore submerged structures of the former town of Cookson, which was flooded during the creation of the lake.
Location: Oklahoma
GPS coordinates: 35.65806,-94.99194
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:29
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