Oologah Lake
| Lake Oologah | |
|---|---|
Lake Oologah Lake Oologah | |
| Location | Rogers / Nowata counties, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 36°33′N 95°36′W / 36.55°N 95.60°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Verdigris River |
| Primary outflows | Verdigris River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 29,000 acres (120 km2) |
| Average depth | 19 ft (5.7 m) |
| Max. depth | 80 ft (24.4 m) |
| Water volume | 522,210 acre⋅ft (644,140,000 m3) |
| Residence time | 109 days (9,400 ks) |
| Shore length1 | 209 mi (336 km) |
| Surface elevation | 638 ft (194 m) |
| Islands | 3 |
| Settlements | Oologah, Nowata, Claremore |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Oologah is a reservoir in northeastern Oklahoma. It is located near the towns of Oologah, Nowata, and Claremore. The lake has a surface of 29,500 acres (119 km2) of water and 209 miles (336 km) of shoreline with 11 lake-side parks. The water storage capacity is rated as 552,210 acre-feet (681,140,000 m3). The lake is formed along the Verdigris River, and is a source of water for the Tulsa Metropolitan Area. The purpose of the dam and lake is flood control, water supply, navigation, and recreation. Recreation opportunities include fishing, hunting, hiking and horseback riding, sailing, camping, and picnicking.