Lake Hefner
| Lake Hefner | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35°34′04″N 97°35′45″W / 35.567820°N 97.595740°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) |
| Average depth | 29 ft (8.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 94 ft (29 m) |
| Water volume | 75,000 acre⋅ft (93,000,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Settlements | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Lake Hefner is a reservoir in northwestern Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was built in the 1940s to expand the water supply for the city of Oklahoma City,
It is named after Robert A. Hefner, who served as mayor of Oklahoma City from April 11, 1939, to April 8, 1947, but was originally named the "Bluff Creek Reservoir." It also serves as a major recreational destination, as it is surrounded by 9.5 miles (15.3 km) of multi-use (bicycle, skating and pedestrian) trails. Stanley Draper was influential in securing the funding to develop the lake.