The Fort Gibson Dam is a gravity dam on the Grand (Neosho) River in Oklahoma 5.4 mi (9 km) north of Fort Gibson. The purpose of the dam is flood control and hydroelectric power production. It was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1941 and construction began the next year. During World War II construction was suspended and it recommenced in May 1946.
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