Lake Elmer Thomas Dam - Medicine Park, OK
N 34° 43.681 W 098° 30.791
14S E 544568 N 3842990
The dam for Lake Elmer Thomas.
Waymark Code: WMNZ49
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2015
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Elmer Thomas Lake sits on the border of Fort Sill and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The dam is on the east side leading into Medicine Park, OK. The Little Medicine Creek and its tributaries flow into the lake from the west side and continue west into the Medicine Creek in Medicine Park. The dam is a concrete gravity dam with a spillway attached to the front. It can be reached from either side, but most easily from State Hwy 49 in Medicine Park.
Elmer Thomas lake is used a fishing and recreational area. Small boats with trolling motors are allowed. There is a water park, RV park, cabins, tent sites, and an archery range on the Fort Sill side.
Waterway where the dam is located: Little Medicine Creek
Main use of the Water Dam: Recreation Area
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Height of Dam: Not listed
Date built: Not listed
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