Bull Shoals Lake
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| Location | northern Arkansas, southern Missouri |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | White River |
| Primary outflows | White River |
| Catchment area | 6,036 sq mi (15,630 km²) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 45,150 acres (182 km²) |
Bull Shoals Lake is an artificial lake in the Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. It has hundreds of miles (500 - 700 km) of lake arms and coves perfect for boating, water sports, swimming, and fishing. Nineteen developed parks around the shoreline provide campgrounds, boat launches, swim areas, and marinas.
Bull Shoals Lake was created by one of the largest concrete dams in the United States. Work on the dam was begun in 1947 and completed in 1952. At least seven small family cemeteries and 20 larger cemeteries were meticulously relocated to accommodate the new lake.[1]
Bull Shoals Lake covers 45,000 acres (182 km²) and has a 1 thousand mile (1,600 km) shoreline, with forests along the shores. The lake is governed by the Corps of Engineers and is well known for its largemouth and striped bass.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a 725 acre (2.9 km²) park both above and below the massive dam. Facilities, including camping, pavilions, dock and interpretive programs, stretch along the banks of the White River. Along the lakeshore, the park offers picnic sites and playgrounds.
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[edit] Flooding of 2008
In the spring of 2008, due to excessive rainfall, Bull Shoals reached its highest water level since 1957, prompting the Army Corps of Engineers to open the floodgates. [1] [2]
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