The Konawa community is fortunate to have the Konawa Lake located nearby. This beautiful lake offers trophy bass fishing, water sports, and other recreational opportunities. Below the photos, this page contains guidelines for public usage of the lake established by O.G. & E. We also have a wildlife guide for the lake, courtesy of O.G. & E. We hope you enjoy our photo album of the lake. You can view a larger version of each picture by clicking on an image. Click you browser's "back" button to return to this page.

Size:

The reservoir covers approximately 1,350 acres. It contains 23,000 acre feet of water.

Depth:

Depth of water at the dam is 50 feet. The average depth for the entire reservoir is approximately 17 feet.

Dam:

The dam is three-fourths of a mile long and of earthen construction. A total of 925,000 cubic yards of earth fill was required to build the dam.

Water Supply:

Most of the water in the reservoir comes from the South Canadian River via an OG&E pump station. Natural runoff from Jumper Creek also helps keep the reservoir full.

General:

The reservoir has been stocked with several species of game fish from the State Fish Hatchery. Because of the vegetation on the lake bed, ample shelter and food for the fish are provided.

The primary purpose of Konawa Reservoir is to provide cooling water for OG&E's Seminole Power Plant. However, soon after it was determined that Konawa Reservoir would be built, OG&E began making plans to open the reservoir to the public for recreation. The Company believes that this project clearly demonstrates that industry and a recreational facility can exist harmoniously, even side-by-side. Such a project meant that facilities such as picnic areas, boat ramps, restroom facilities and swimming areas had to be constructed. Extensive safety precautions, such as buoys in restricted areas, have been taken by OG&E and every effort will be make by the Company to keep Konawa Reservoir a safe place for its users. However, OG&E assumes no responsibility or liability for accidents and those using the facilities should recognize that they are doing so at their own risk. For the reservoir users, the responsibilities are much simpler, but just as important. The public's basic responsibility is to keep the reservoir area clean and safe for others who wish to use it. This involves such things as using the refuse barrels for all trash, building fires only in the picnic area grills, parking only in designated areas, staying out of restricted areas and just plain observing the rules of good sportsmanship. OG&E has opened Konawa Reservoir to public use as part of its overall program of being a good neighbor to the people and to nature itself. Konawa reservoir is an environmental asset and OG&E's earnest desire that all who use Konawa Reservoir will also be good neighbors so that the reservoir area can remain open for the enjoyment of everyone.

1. The use of these facilities is at your own risk.
2. Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
3. Prevailing state laws apply for fishing, boating, and water skiing. Reservoir is patrolled.
4. The Lake Konawa Recreation Area is a designated Wildlife Refuge. No hunting is allowed in the area and firearms are prohibited.
5. No trot lines, limb lines or throw lines allowed.
6. Fishing from the dam or in other restricted areas is not allowed.
7. Overnight camping prohibited.
8. "Scuba" diving and spearfishing prohibited.
9. No lifeguard on duty. Swimming permitted at designated swimming area. No swimming at boat ramps.
10. No house boats allowed on reservoir.
11. Restricted areas are not to be entered.
12. Build fires only in grills provided in picnic areas.
13. Maximum speed limit on reservoir is 40 m.p.h.