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The Sulphur River is a
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in northeast
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in the
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. It is a tributary of the Red River.


Geography

The Sulphur River begins at the confluence of its north and south forks forming (following earlier meanders) the northern and southern boundaries of, and meeting at the eastern end of, Delta County (Texas). This is about northeast of the town of Sulphur Bluff, northeast of
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, and downstream (air miles) along the south fork from the Cooper Lake dam. The river flows generally eastward through several Texas counties. Tributaries include Shawnee Creek and Brevelle Lake. The river provides most of the water for Wright Patman Lake, on the border between Bowie and
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counties. Below Wright Patman Dam, the river continues its generally eastward flow to the Arkansas state line. The river flows southeastward through Miller County in southwestern Arkansas for until it joins the southbound Red River east of Doddridge, a few miles north of the
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border.


Recreation

The Sulphur River provides numerous opportunities for fishing, boating, and other activities. Above Wright Patman Lake, the river has enough water for recreation most of the time. The flow is slow, and the river is murky, largely due to channelization upstream. Below Wright Patman Dam, the river flow depends on the amount of water being released from the dam; however, water quality is usually good. Wright Patman Lake provides additional opportunities for camping, boating, swimming, and fishing. File:Lake Wright Patman Spillway.jpg, The spillway at Lake Wright Patman during the flood of 2015-2016. After this the Sulphur river flows into Miller County, Arkansas. File:Lake Wright Patman Spillway Riser.jpg, The control center for the Lake Wright Patman dam gates. After this the Sulphur river flows into Miller County, Arkansas. File:Survey Marker at the Lake Wright Patman Dam.jpg, This is a brass survey marker for the Lake Wright Patman Dam installed in 1981 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers


See also

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List of rivers of Texas The list of rivers of Texas is a list of all named waterways, including rivers and streams that partially pass through or are entirely located within the U.S. state of Texas. Across the state, there are 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers ...
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Sulphur Springs, Texas Sulphur Springs is a city in and the county seat of Hopkins County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, its population was 15,941. Sulphur Springs is located in Northeast Texas. History Sulphur Springs Days Creek * Brevelle Lake


References


External links


Sulphur River Basin Authority

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: An Analysis of Texas Waterways
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