Wes Watkins Reservoir
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| Wes Watkins Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oklahoma |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,142 acres (5 km²) |
Wes Watkins Reservoir is a reservoir located in central Oklahoma, United States, between Oklahoma City and Shawnee (just a few miles south of McLoud. Its primary use is recreation, especially camping and fishing.
Wes Watkins Reservoir was constructed in August of 1999 and is considered a relatively young reservoir. The 1,142-acre (5 km²) lake is operated by the Pottawatomie Development Authority
The reservoir was named in honor of former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins.
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[edit] External links
- Wes Watkins Reservoir as described at OutdoorsOK.com
- Wes Watkins Reservoir as described by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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