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This Day in History: September 25

By Terré Gables/KFOR,

24 days ago

EUFAULA, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is highlighting Oklahoma’s largest lake located in southeastern Oklahoma near the city of Eufaula.

According to OHS, Lake Eufaula dam was dedicated on September 25, 1964, with President Lyndon B. Johnson in attendance. The dam created Oklahoma’s largest capacity lake.

LAKES / STATE / LAKE EUFAULA: UNKNOWN: Caption reads, SH 9 creates a striking pattern as it crosses the stipled waters of Lake Eufaula north of Arrowhead state Lodge Photographer UNKNOWN. Original Photo UNKNOWN. Published on T-6-19-70.
President Lyndon B. Johnson dedicates Lake Eufaula Dam 1964
DAMS / EUFAULA / SEE LAKES /STATE EUFAULA / DAM: UNKNOWN: Caption reads, Millions will visit Eufaula Lake annually. Photographer UNKNOWN. Original Photo 09/29/1964. Published on UNKNOWN.
DAMS / EUFAULA / SEE LAKES /STATE EUFAULA / DAM: THE SEVENTH LARGEST MAN-MADE LAKE: Caption reads, The Seventh largest man-made lake in the United States will be dedicated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Friday, September 25. Photographer UNKNOWN. Original Photo 09/29/1964. Published on UNKNOWN.

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Congress approved the project on the Canadian River in 1946 to help with flood control, water supply and more. Construction on the dam took eight years.

Today the lake offers fishing, golfing, boating and other outdoor activities. There are also private campgrounds.

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