In 1927, the city of altus built a 458 ft 140 m dam, 27 feet 8. The lake is approximately 6,500 acres of open water. Because the primary purpose of the dam and lake is for irrigation, park visitors have often found water levels in the lake disappointingly low. Altus reservoir reservoir, oklahoma, united states. Today, lake barkley is also managed for recreation as well as fish and wildlife. Altus water system history the first known water project was the construction of an artesian well about seven miles north of altus. Lake altus lugert lies next to the unique and beautiful quartz mountain. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, and the rugged granite hills and fascinating geologic history promise a unique experience for the hiking enthusiast. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. Fishing report for lake altuslugert fishing is challenging poor lake is full may 29th 2015 fishing report for lake altuslugert lake is full may 24th 2015 fishing report for lake altuslugert elevation 11. Before golf courses, summer homes and dinner houses were twain hartes landmarks, the miwuk indians called home a lakeside camp near twain harte lake s popular rock. Lake altuslugert has 49 miles of shoreline and 6260 surface acres. At this elevation the total amount of water stored in altus lake is 92334 acrefeet.
Sorry to say it dont sound great but its not terrible. Two years earlier, a hazardous waste burn facility was being proposed for blanding, which over time would have polluted the. Lake altuslugert, also known as lake altus and lake lugert is a reservoir located on the north fork red river, about 17 miles 27 km north of altus, oklahoma on the former site of the town of lugert, oklahoma. Three people died in the tornado and 41 of the 42 business buildings in the town were swept away. Fishing report for lake altuslugert lake is down 9. Lots of sandbass and some walleyes being caught in the lake. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Coverage includes the geography, geology, and wildlife of the crater lake, the origins of the park, key individuals in the parks establishment and management. Founded in 1901, the town of lugert at one time boasted a population between 300400 people. North fork of the red river at lake altus at lugert usaokl. Conservation storage filled is 91691 acrefeet which is equivalent to 0. The lugertaltus irrigation district, completed in 194748, benefited the agricultural area. Slough areas are dominated by cattail and other aquatic species.
The adair county history book provides additional facts about the county. The main canal runs within 50 feet of the altus reservoir so a connecting pipe with gate valves was installed to allow lugert altus water to flow into the city reservoir. Because the primary purpose of the dam and lake is for irrigation, park visitors have. For the first time, a historian and seasoned mariner looks beyond the specific circumstances of individual shipwrecks in an effort to reach a clearer understanding of the economic, political, and psychological factors that have influenced the 25,000 wrecks on the great lakes over the past 300 years.
Camping and cabin facilities are available at the nearby quartz mountain lodge. The city is the site of western oklahoma state college. Construction began in june 1957 and completed for full beneficial use in july 1966. Barkley dam was authorized for construction in the river and harbor act of 1954 for the purpose of navigation, flood control and hydropower. The river is the boundary between greer county and kiowa county, oklahoma. Including its history, the morgan doll museum, lake altus lugert, and more dave knight on. Lake altus lugert boat rentals jet ski watercraft rental. Tom grew up in ann arbor and grand rapids, michigan, and lived in the grand traverse region for more than twenty years. The altuslugert public hunting area consists of approximately 3,600 acres. The precipitation data for this station are temporary and will only be displayed for 120 days. Altuslugert oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. The text is very readable and the pictures are glorious. Bird eye view of lugert, ok 1908 lugert, oklahoma austrian immigrant, frank lugert 18681958 founded the town of lugert when the kiowacomancheapache reservation opened for settlement in 1901. Altuslugert state wildlife management area topo map in.
Altus reservoir, the projects chief unit, impounded on the north fork of the red river by lugert dam, lies within quartz mountain state park, 18 miles 29 km north. Lake altus lugert, also known as lake altus, lake lugert, lake lugert altus, and lugert lake, is a reservoir located on the north fork red river, about 17 miles 27 km north of altus, oklahoma on the former site of the town of lugert, oklahoma. A heritage history of beautiful green lake, wisconsin robert w. Examine a guide to recreational opportunities, rentals, real estate, hotels and cultural events in the water district of lake altuslugert.
Altus lugert wma consists mainly of river bottom and slough areas with dense vegetation. Discover jackson county, oklahoma like you have never seen it before. Lake altus, commonly known as lugert lake oklahoma. That well is still in use today but the pipeline was never completed to bring water to the city. In addition to his compelling analysis of the causes of shipwrecks, thompson includes factual accounts of more than one hundred wrecks. Supreme court decreed that greer county which today makes.
Lake altus lugert in southwest oklahoma is located just east of lugert. The lake is located 17 miles north of the town of altus on the former site of the town of lugert, hence the name altuslugert. An entire town and human existence once lived and thrived in the town beneath the lake. The history of lake charles by stewart alfred ferguson. Lake altuslugert is the primary storage facility for the w. Altus reservoir reservoir, oklahoma, united states britannica. Tidbits from times past many thanks to marilyn bailey and wayne wright for locating items in the nys historical association collection.
The rest of tips celebrated petition is available here. Quartz mountain state park the encyclopedia of oklahoma history. Altus lugert state wildlife management area, lone wolf, oklahoma. Together with the constant evaluation and implementation of new technology into our manufacturing processes, enables us to deliver the highest. Lake altuslugert, oklahoma, usa vacation info lakelubbers. A natural history of a changing region is the most authoritative, complete and accessible book to date about the biology and ecology of this vital, everchanging terrain. Jackson county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. The task force is a combined effort of the city, the air force base. The altus lugert public hunting area consists of approximately 3,600 acres at the upper end of the lake. Tall pines and an idyllic mountain lake have drawn people to twain harte from the earliest days.
Lake book has been manufacturing books for more than 45 years. Click to hide stationspecific text station operated in cooperation with the lugertaltus irrigation district. The piece of property directly south of sarge hubbard park was for many years south of the county dump. Thanks, too, to bruce shultis for access to the lake association materials. Altus lugert wma covers 3,600 acres of greer and kiowa counties in southwest oklahoma.
Growing up beside lake superior, this was a must read for me. Fishing report for lake altus lugert fishing is challenging poor lake is full may 29th 2015 fishing report for lake altus lugert lake is full may 24th 2015 fishing report for lake altus lugert elevation 11. Fun for all group sizes we have activities for all ages. American whitewater is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the united states and connects the interests of humanpowered recreational river users with ecological and sciencebased data to achieve goals within our mission. Lugert altus sample period times visited sampling sites october 2015 august 2016 2 4 s l location greer county click map for site data impoundment 1947 area 6,260 acres capacity 2,830 acrefeet purposes water supply, flood control, irrigation rs trophic class parameter descriptions result notescomments inu. The agriculture boom was prompted by the construction of the lugertaltus lake in 1927 about 18 miles north of altus. Offering the highest quality lake altus lugert boat rentals, jet ski, waverunners, boat tours and charters, water sports, flyboarding and water toys at this beautiful lake. Mention was made several times during the period of the extreme cold, which seemed to prevail, and in 1882, the mermentau froze, the first time in its history. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is altus which is approximately 4 miles away and has an elevation of 1,525 feet 20 feet lower than altus lugert state wildlife management area. Lake altus has been expanded to include the town of lugert, also creating lake lugert.
Food for the wildlife is provided by lands planted with maize, millet, and winter wheat. The lake is surrounded by rock boulders and rolling granite mountains. Lake altus lugert, photographed from quartz mountain state park, june 21, 2010. By 1953 the irrigation system had more than 200 miles of canals and was managed by the lugert altus irrigation district. Lugertaltus lake and the tom steed reservoir dropped to alarmingly low rates. Before golf courses, summer homes and dinner houses were twain hartes landmarks, the miwuk indians called home a lakeside.
Posts about altuslugert state wildlife management area. Most people dont know about this underwater ghost town in oklahoma. Facts page history this particular history of the lake was written by tip graham as part of his successful petition to have kingsley lake declared an outstanding florida water in july, 1989. Looking at the entire tragic history of shipwrecks on north. Lake altuslugert, ok altus reservoir, with 6,260 acre surface acres and 49 miles of shoreline, impounds the north fork of the red river which is the boundary between greer and kiowa counties. This boundary was contended to be the border between oklahoma and texas and in 1896 the u. Located in southwest oklahoma, near city of lone wolf. Bass lakes emerald green water and sandy shores are nestled amongst tall pines at an elevation of 3415 feet. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Lake altuslugert, also known as lake altus, lake lugert, lake lugertaltus, and lugert lake. It begins with an account of the geological formation of the lakes and an overview of the lakes role in relatively recent human history. The new, larger altuslugert lake enhanced the attractiveness of the park. Lugertaltus lake water quality sampling beneficial use.
Lake altus lugert has 49 miles of shoreline and 6260 surface acres. Examine a guide to recreational opportunities, rentals, real estate, hotels and cultural events in the water district of lake altus lugert. In 1963 the county reported 26,400 acres planted in barley, 53,400 in. A park lodge, dedicated in 1956, was totally destroyed by fire in 1995. In 20, the altus water task force was created in part to promote drought resilience and explore additional water sources.
A heritage history of beautiful green lake, wisconsin. Lugert, oklahomas history quartz mountain nature park. Lugertaltus sample period times visited sampling sites october 2015 august 2016 2 4 s l location greer county click map for site data impoundment 1947 area 6,260 acres capacity 2,830 acrefeet purposes water supply, flood control, irrigation rs trophic class parameter descriptions result notescomments inu. Lake altus lugert water level including historical chart. The lake is located 17 miles north of the town of altus on the former site of the town of lugert, hence the name altus lugert. It often had smoke drifting across it from the smoldering pile of waste that forms the hill in the park. Fish species include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass, and. Altuslugert state wildlife management area topo map in kiowa. View on as well as property record details, price history, local schools and refinance offers. The area lies adjacent to and north of lake altus and primarily north of hwy 9 between lone wolf and granite. Ki o w a g r e e r e 14 0 rd e14 0 rd e90 r d n s h or e rd e firs ts e1430 rd e14 2 r d q u a r r y d r 1s ts e60 r d n 2 0 6 0 r d mountain ave s u l p h u r r. Altuslugert state wildlife management area lone wolf. Lake altuslugert fishing report fishing has improved.
Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. Quartz mountain state park the encyclopedia of oklahoma. Lake altuslugert in southwest oklahoma is located just east of lugert. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Lake altus, commonly known as lugert lake oklahoma the. Lake altuslugert lies next to the unique and beautiful quartz mountain. Apr, 2004 in graveyard of the lakes, thompson suggests that most of the accidents and deaths on the lakes have been the result of human error, ranging from simple mistakes to gross incompetence. The lake is used for fishing, boating, swimming, and irrigation. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is altus which is approximately 4 miles away and has an elevation of 1,525 feet 20 feet lower than altuslugert state wildlife management area. Lake altuslugert, oklahoma community and visitors guide. Our history and experience allows us to provide the most complete and comprehensive service to the book publishing community. Altuslugert lake for fishing, boating close to quartz.
Historian, editor, and writer rick harmon presents the first comprehensive history of crater lake national park in honor of its 100th anniversary. Its a ponded water on the bog river flow, one of 21 over a square mile in size held back by dams in the st. There is quite a history that lies beneath lake lugertaltus in southwestern oklahoma. Lake altuslugert is a 6,260acre reservoir nestled in the great plains region of southwest oklahoma. Linda crelly posted in oklahoma picturesque photos at altuslugert state wildlife management area. The altuslugert public hunting area consists of approximately 3,600 acres at the upper end of the lake. Home value report for 1729 n willard st, altus, ok 73521. Bass lake is a located approximately 1 hour northwest of fresno and approximately 17 miles from the southern gate to yosemite national park. So the fishing wasnt great for me, but did have a wonderful time back hom at lugert. For seven years he was associated with his father and the firm of stepp illustrator shoen photography artist tom woodruff, has continued his love of art, the sea and natural history by illustrating history books for children. Lake altus lugert is a 6,260acre reservoir nestled in the great plains region of southwest oklahoma.