| Lake Wister | |
|---|---|
| Aerial view of lake and Wister Dam | |
| Location | Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Poteau River, Fourche Maline creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Water volume | 73,000 acre·ft (0.090 km3) |
| Surface elevation | 478 feet (146 m) |
Lake Wister is a reservoir in southeast Oklahoma. The lake is created by the Poteau River and the Fourche Maline creek. Wister Lake was authorized for flood control and conservation by the Flood Control Act of 1938. The project was designed and built by the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers. Construction began in April 1946, and the project was placed in full flood control operation in December 1949. It is also listed on National Register of Historic Places. The area around Wister Lake has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Lake Wister was authorized for flood control and conservation by the Flood Control Act of 1938. The project was designed and built by the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers at a cost of $10.5 million. Construction began in April 1946, and the project was placed in full flood control operation December 1949. It is now part of Lake Wister State Park.
The area around the lake has been inhabited for thousands of years. There are numerous mounds in the area that were created by prehistoric Native Americans.