Eufaula Reservoir: Oklahoma’s Largest Completed Project
Eufaula Reservoir will surpass all state lakes except Texoma with a $120 million price tag and 143000 acres of water. Construction began 1957 with 3000 workers at peak, 12 miles east of Eufaula, relocating roads rails pipelines and cemeteries. The dam spans 3200 feet, holds 480000 acre feet normally and 3848000 acre feet in flood, with three 30000 kW hydro units expected online by year end.