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Lake Overholser
Oklahoma
About this destination
Lake Overholser is a reservoir located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was created in 1919 by the construction of the Lake Overholser Dam on the North Canadian River. The lake covers an area of 1,500 acres and has a capacity of 16,000 acre-feet. It is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and other water activities, and also has walking and biking trails around its perimeter. The lake is named after Ed Overholser, who was the first mayor of Oklahoma City.