Brushy Creek Reservoir, now known as Brushy Lake, is a

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located eight miles northeast of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on a tributary of

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. Brushy Lake Park is located around the reservoir. Formerly known as Brushy Lake Reservoir and State Park, the area is now owned and operated by the city of Sallisaw.Godfrey, Ed. ''NewsOK''. July 3, 2016.
Accessed May 30, 2018.

General description

The lake was constructed in 1963 by the

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for

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and a

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for Sallisaw. The total

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above the lake is 13,256 acres. Water is pumped to the Sallisaw treatment facilities via a 16-inch

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approximately six miles in length. The lake covers 358 acres with a volume of 3258

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. The shoreline is long. The lake elevation is . The City of Sallisaw completed a new water treatment plant in 2007, and retired two older, smaller plants. The new system is rated for a capacity of per day. The project also including a new intake structure and pumping station."Water Treatment." City of Sallisaw. Undated
Accessed December 29, 2018.

Park amenities

The park has camping sites with electrical hookups, restrooms for campers using tents, a boat ramp and dock.

References

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