[4][5] The lake is 2 square miles (5 km2) in area.

[6][7] The lake provides the water supply for the Fort Sill and Lawton communities as situated south of the water reservoir.

[5] The town of Medicine Park is south of the lake and provides a visual of the Lawtonka dam.

Lawtonka Acres and Robinson's Landing Marina are located at the north shoreline boundaries of the Lawtonka recreation area.

Fishing and camping facilities are maintained by the city of Lawton.