Wes Watkins Reservoir
Wes Watkins Reservoir is a reservoir located in Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma, United States, between Oklahoma City and Shawnee (in the center of McLoud). Its primary use is recreation, especially camping and fishing.
| Wes Watkins Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, US |
| Coordinates | 35°24′15″N 97°7′10″W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | North Deer Creek |
| Primary outflows | North Deer Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,142 acres (5 km2) |
| Settlements | McLoud, Oklahoma |
Wes Watkins Reservoir was opened to the public in August 1999 and is considered a relatively young reservoir. The 1,142-acre (5 km2) lake is operated by the City of McLoud as of July 1, 2010. It was formerly managed by Pottawatomie County Development Authority.[1]
The reservoir was named in honor of former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins. It was initially known as North Deer Creek Lake.[2]
The Shawnee city commissioners approved the transfer of Wes Watkins Reservoir recreational operations and management to the city of McLoud, beginning July 1, 2010.[3]
Its drainage area is 38.5 square miles.[4] According to a report by Camp, Dresser & McKee (CDM), the normal capacity of the reservoir is 13,993 acre feet (17,260,000 m3).[5]
See also
- List of lakes in Oklahoma
References
- "Wes Watkins Reservoir visitors discuss changes at lake. Ray, Johanna. Shawnee News-Star. January 2, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
- "Waitin' and Wonderin' Wes Watkins Lake Set to Open Next Spring." Bean, Corey. NewsOK. June 28, 2008. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- Ray, Johnna. June 11, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
- https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/inventory/?site_no=07241588 "USGS 07241588 Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoud, OK." U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- Multi-Reservoir Yield and Operations Analysis. For City of Shawnee, Oklahoma. By Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) March 28, 2012. Accessed November 26, 2019.