Claremore Lake facts for kids
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 Claremore Lake
Location in Oklahoma
Claremore Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°20′25″N 95°34′10″W / 36.3402°N 95.5694°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 470 acres (1.9 km2) |
| Average depth | 16.8 ft (5.1 m) |
| Max. depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Water volume | 7,900 acre-feet (9,700,000 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 9 miles (14 km) |
| Surface elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Settlements | Claremore |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Claremore Lake is a reservoir in Rogers County, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1929-1930 by damming Dog Creek for the purpose of providing water to the city of Claremore, Oklahoma and houses recreational amenities such as boat ramps, fishing docks, and picnic areas. In 2011, the lake added a 9-hole disc golf course.
The lake has a capacity of 7,900 acre-feet (9,700,000 m3), covers 470 acres (1.9 km2)
Claremore Lake Park comprises 1,200 acres (4,900,000 m2) off of East Blue Starr Drive in Claremore. The park has two separate playgrounds and has picnic tables and grills available for public use. There are also two covered shelters with electrical outlets. Shelters can be rented through the Claremore Parks and Recreation Department. Camping is not allowed, and animals must be restrained at all times. Alcohol is prohibited.
