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Kaw Lake
Kaw Lake is a reservoir of some 17,000 acres on the outflow =, in Oklahoma. You will find it in Kay County. Management is in the hands of USACE Tulsa District.
Coordinates36.7708, -96.8335
Surface area17,000 acres
Full pool1,010.0 ft
Riveroutflow =
Managed byUSACE Tulsa District
Swimming beaches on Kaw Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Kaw Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
About Kaw Lake
The center of the lake is at 36.7708, -96.8335. Surface elevation is about 1,010 feet. The outflow = carries the outflow.
The closest lakes in this guide are Birch Lake (Oklahoma, 41 mi), Hulah Lake (Oklahoma, 43 mi) and Keystone Lake (Oklahoma, 48 mi). Oklahoma has 40 lakes on this site in total.
Water temperature is not measured at this lake by any public agency we read. Check the operating agency for advisories before any water contact, especially for blue-green algae in late summer. Most Oklahoma day-use areas open for the summer season and close outside it.
There is no live level reading for Kaw Lake. The agencies that run this water do not publish one openly, and we do not estimate what has not been measured. Local marinas and park offices usually know the current state of the water better than any feed.
The shoreline of Kaw Lake has 6 public recreation areas and 1 boat ramp in the datasets we read. Recreation areas nearby include Sarge Creek Cove, Pioneer Park and Washunga Bay. Launch points include Burbank Landing.. Parking is the usual limit on busy summer weekends.
Recreation areas on Kaw Lake
6 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Sarge Creek Cove Pioneer Park Washunga Bay Coon Creek Cove Osage Cove Bear Creek Cove
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Boat ramps and access points
Public launch points recorded around the lake. Low water can close shallow ramps, so check the level before hauling a trailer.
| Name | Operated by | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Landing | Corps Of Engineers | 2.0 mi | source |
Ramp data: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Kaw Lake
What is full pool at Kaw Lake?
Full pool is 1,010.0 ft. Water above that level is flood storage and is released as conditions allow.
Is there a beach at Kaw Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Kaw Lake?
About 17,000 acres.
What other lakes are near Kaw Lake?
The closest in this guide is Birch Lake, about 41 miles away in Oklahoma.
Lakes near Kaw Lake
Other lakes in this guide, ordered by distance.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.