Lake Lawtonka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Lawtonka |
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East Shore of Lake Lawtonka at Sunset, with Canada Geese. Mount Scott in Background. Photo by Schyler, August 1, 2011.
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 Lake Lawtonka
Location in Oklahoma
Lake Lawtonka
Location in the United States
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| Location | Comanche County, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 34°45′21″N 98°30′15″W / 34.7559°N 98.5041°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Medicine Creek |
| Primary outflows | Medicine Creek |
| Catchment area | 92 sq mi (240 km2) |
| Basin countries |  United States |
| Managing agency | City of Lawton |
| Built | 1905 |
| Surface area | 2,325 acres (941 ha) |
| Average depth | 23.6 ft (7.2 m) |
| Max. depth | 58.4 ft (17.8 m) |
| Water volume | 63,000 acre⋅ft (0.078 km3) |
| Shore length1 | 19.2 mi (30.9 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,345.55 ft (410.12 m) |
| Settlements | Lawton, Medicine Park, Meers |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Lawtonka is a beautiful lake located in Comanche County, Oklahoma in the state of Oklahoma, United States. It is a man-made lake, also known as a reservoir.
The lake covers an area of about 2 square miles (5 square kilometers). It was created by building a dam across Medicine Bluff Creek. This dam is 60 feet (18 meters) tall and 375 feet (114 meters) long. Lake Lawtonka is very important because it provides drinking water for the nearby city of Lawton, Oklahoma and Fort Sill.
Fun Activities at Lake Lawtonka
Lake Lawtonka is a great place for outdoor adventures! The City of Lawton, Oklahoma helps keep the lake ready for visitors.
Fishing and Camping
Many people enjoy fishing in the lake. You can also find places to go camping along the shore. It's a perfect spot to spend time outdoors with friends and family.
Images for kids
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Mount Scott and Lake Lawtonka view from Robinson's Landing Marina
