Brushy Lake (Sallisaw, Oklahoma)

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.

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 13,256 acres. Water is pumped to the Sallisaw water treatment facilities via a 16-inch transmission line approximately 6 miles in length.

The lake covers 358 acres with a volume of 3258 acre-feet. The shoreline is 4 miles long. The lake elevation is 906 feet.

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 6e6 gal 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.