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Local favourite lake · Garfield, Oklahoma

Shell Lake Dam

Shell Lake Dam is a lake in Garfield, Oklahoma.

Shell Lake Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Shell Lake Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Shell Lake Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.20504, -97.53699. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shell Lake Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shell Lake Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Shell Lake Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Shell Lake Dam?

    Nearby: Perry Country Club Dam (lake, 31 km), Lake Carl Blackwell (lake, 35 km), First United Methodist Church (church, 47 km), Midgley Museum (museum, 47 km), Scottish Rite Museum (museum, 48 km), Railroad Museum of Oklahoma (museum, 48 km).