Broken Bow Lake
Broken Bow Lake is a reservoir in southeastern Oklahoma, located on Mountain Fork River and 9 miles (14 km) northeast of the town of Broken Bow in McCurtain County. It is one of the largest fresh water lakes within the state of Oklahoma, and a popular tourist destination for locals and visitors from neighboring Texas and Arkansas.
| Broken Bow Lake | |
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The spillway on the southern edge | |
Broken Bow Lake Broken Bow Lake | |
| Location | McCurtain County, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 34°10′49″N 94°41′21″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Mountain Fork River |
| Primary outflows | Mountain Fork River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Surface area | 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) |
| Average depth | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Max. depth | 185 ft (56 m) |
| Water volume | 918,070 acre⋅ft (1.13242×109 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 180 mi (290 km) |
| Surface elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Settlements | Broken Bow, Oklahoma |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
The lake stretches 22 miles (35 km) back into the Ouachita Mountain country where its unusual beauty and scenic appeal beckons all sorts of nature enthusiasts. The mountain terrain is densely forested and there are many species of birds native to the area for birdwatchers to enjoy.
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