Canton Dam - Canton, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
N 36° 04.815 W 098° 36.217
14S E 535688 N 3992922
Canton Dam creates Canton Lake, which supplies water to the surrounding area and also serves as a recreational area - in Canton, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WM16YFH
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Canton Lake and Dam was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1948. The dam is 68' high and over 15,000 feet long. The reservoir serves as a water supply for Oklahoma City; water is released here and flows down the North Canadian River to Lake Overholser and then Lake Hefner. The lake has forty-five miles of shoreline and is open to recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming.
Waterway where the dam is located: North Canadian River

Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: 68'

Date built: 01/01/1948

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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