Brushy Creek Reservoir, commonly known as Brushy Lake, is a reservoir located eight miles northeast of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on a tributary of Sallisaw Creek. Brushy Lake Park is located around the reservoir. Formerly within Brushy Lake State Park, the area is now 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 USDA Soil Conservation Service for flood control and a municipal water supply for Sallisaw. The total drainage area above the lake is . Water is pumped to the Sallisaw water treatment facilities via a 16-inch transmission line approximately in length.
The lake covers with a volume of .Oklahoma Water Resource Board The shoreline is long."Fishing on Brushy Creek Reservoir." Explore the Ozarks. Undated. Accessed December 29, 2018. The lake elevation is ."Brushy Lake Topo Map in Sequoyah County OK." Accessed December 29, 2018.
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.
Park amenities The park has camping sites with electrical hookups, restrooms for campers using tents, a boat ramp and dock.
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