Lake Texoma is a sprawling reservoir located on the border between Texas and Oklahoma, renowned for its recreational opportunities and natural beauty. Created by damming the Red River through Denison Dam's completion in 1944, it was officially opened to the public as an operational feature of flood control projects designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Spanning approximately 89,000 acres with about 580 miles of shoreline, Lake Texoma ranks among one of the largest reservoirs in the United States. It stands out not only for size but also as a habitat supporting various fish species including striped bass-making it a premier fishing destination.

The lake serves multiple purposes: providing water supply to nearby cities; offering outdoor activities like boating, hiking trails around Eisenhower State Park; and contributing significantly to local tourism economies due both Texans' & Oklahomans' frequent visits throughout all seasons.

Created in 1944 by the damming of the Red River, this reservoir straddles the border between Texas and Oklahoma. Its primary purpose was to provide flood control for the region and generate hydroelectric power through Denison Dam's construction during World War II.

Before its establishment as a recreational area, much of the land surrounding it consisted of small farms and woodlands. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers acquired these lands primarily through purchase to facilitate dam construction and create water storage capacity.

The park now features historical sites such as old cemeteries dating back to before inundation when communities were displaced due to flooding from rising waters behind Denison Dam. It also includes Fort Washita Historic Site nearby, established in 1842 by General Zachary Taylor who later became president; it served frontier military needs until abandoned after Civil War damage.

Recent land use has focused on recreation with development into one of North America's largest reservoirs hosting activities like fishing, boating, camping at various parks around its perimeter managed both federally (by USACE) or state agencies within Texas Parks & Wildlife Department jurisdictional areas.