OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Engineers with the Oklahoma City Utilities Department are scheduled to discuss with the public rehabilitation plans for Oklahoma City's iconic water structure, the Overholser Dam. Participants can expect a overview of the dam’s historic past, its current state, and future rehabilitation plans related to its flood gates, concrete spillway and general structure. City of OKC reminds residents to be careful when throwing away garbage DETAILS: WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: The Fellowship at Western Oaks, 7901 NW 16th Street The Fellowship Hall is located on the northeast corner of the property, behind the main church building. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Registration is NOT required, but those interested are encouraged to arrive before 5:30. According to Utility leaders, residents voted to fund the dam’s construction in 1916 at a cost of $1.6 million. The lake has since become a favorite among Oklahoma City residents who enjoy visiting Lake Overholser for fishing, boating or a scenic stroll across the lake. “This is a significant project for us, both in terms of our water infrastructure as well as the history of our community. When it opened, the Overholser Dam reshaped Oklahoma City’s economic future and helped to create the city we live in today,” said Utilities Director Chris Browning. The dam was placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 2007. ...read more read less