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    Possum Kingdom Lake

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    Possum Kingdom Lake, is a reservoir on the Brazos River located primarily in Palo Pinto County Texas. It was the first water supply reservoir constructed in the Brazos River basin. The lake has an area of approximately 17,000 acres with 310 miles of shoreline. It holds 750,000 acre-feet of water with 550,000 acre-feet available for water supply. The lake is impounded by the Morris Sheppard Dam, which was a project of the Brazos River Authority and the Works Progress Administration. Construction was begun in 1936 and completed in 1941. The dam is 2,700 feet long and 190 feet high. The construction is unique with buttressed arched wings on either side of the nine spillway gates rather than the usual filled concrete. It has two 11,250 kilowatt generators which were used during peak demand periods that are no longer in use. It was named after United States senator Morris Sheppard for his efforts in obtaining funding for the project. Wikipedia

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  2. twdb.texas.gov

    Possum Kingdom Lake and Morris Sheppard Dam are located about eighteen miles southeast of Graham mainly in Palo Pinto County, on the Brazos River. ... recreational, and power-generation uses. The dam, named for Senator John Morris Sheppard, was authorized by the United States Congress in 1935 and by the State of Texas (Permit No. 1262) on May 9 ...
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  4. mapcarta.com

    Possum Kingdom Lake, is a reservoir on the Brazos River located primarily in Palo Pinto County Texas. Mapcarta, the open map. ... Location: Palo Pinto, Texas, United States, North America; View on Open­Street­Map; Latitude. 32.86956° or 32° 52' 10" north. Longitude-98.50515° or 98° 30' 19" west. Elevation. 994 feet (303 metres)
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    The lake's name was the title of a popular 1990s song "Possum Kingdom" by The Toadies. [10] The lake is home to Possum Kingdom State Park, a 1,530-acre (620 ha) state park governed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Visitors, avid boaters, and anglers interested in exploring the lake can also utilize local marinas such as Bluff Creek ...
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  7. en.wikipedia.org

    Possum Kingdom State Park is a state park in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, that was built in the 1940s by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2888 and opened to the public in 1950. [2] It covers approximately 1,530 acres (620 ha), and lies in the Palo Pinto Mountains and Brazos River Valley of Texas. The park borders the large Possum Kingdom Lake, a 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) lake known for its ...
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    Regional North America United States Texas Localities P Possum Kingdom Lake Business and Economy Subtopics 3. Marine Sales and Services. 2 . Real Estate. 1 . Restaurants and Bars. 6 . ... Regional North America United States Texas Metro Areas Wichita Falls Business and Economy .
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    local communities to support the needs of the CCC camp. In May 1941, CCC Company 2888 moved from Tyler State Park to begin development of Possum Kingdom State Park. The original plans included east and west units on opposite shorelines, but when the lake suddenly filled to capacity in April 1941, designers abandoned the east unit.
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  11. touristplaces.info

    Possum Kingdom Lake, located in the scenic hills of North Central Texas, is a popular destination for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Known for its clear waters and stunning scenery, this lake offers a wide range of activities for visitors, from boating and fishing to hiking and camping.
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