BillT
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12/22/05 13:43:49 |
Grand Lake.. I just wanted all of you to see it.. WOW!!!
The Pensacola Dam is the longest multiple arch dam in the world, spanning 5,145 feet with 51 arches. The dam has 21 floodgates on the main spillway and 21 on the east spillways. Rising 150 feet above the river bed, Pensacola Dam holds the waters that form Grand Lake's 1,300 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounding approximately 47,000 surface acres of water. With a surface elevation of 742 feet above sea level.
Map and Directions http://www.grandlakelinks.com/TheLocation.shtml?36.4683019152&-95.0416946411&1&The_Pensacola_Dam][/url]
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BillT
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12/28/05 13:24:59 |
Pensacola Dam
Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake O' the Cherokees provide flood control for the Grand River and produce hydroelectric power for Grand River Dam Authority. It is the world's longest multiple arch dam, spanning approximately one mile. The dam towers as much as 150 feet above the riverbed. The lake is 43,500 acres and has about 1,300 miles of shoreline, more than any other lake in the state. Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oklahoma. Tours of the historic dam are held regularly between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Some of the best rock crawling in the country for four wheelers is located at the south end of Grand Lake (directly below the dam) between the towns of Langley and Disney. The area has been nationally recognized as a destination for 4x4 users. For more information about trails, contact the South Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 918-782-3214.
General Info: Free Admission
Tour Group Services: Guided Tours
Days/Hours Open: Summer tours
Pensacola Dam Hwy 28 E Disney, OK Phone: 918-782-9594 Web site:
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