Hugo Lake is manmade lake located 7 miles (11 km) east of Hugo, in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, USA.[1] It is formed by Hugo Lake Dam on the Kiamichi River 18 miles (29 km) upstream from the Red River. The dam is visible from U.S. Route 70, which crosses its spillway just west of Sawyer. Lake Hugo features approximately 100 miles (160 km) of shoreline and covers over 20 square miles (52 km2). Its primary functions are to provide flood control, water storage, and recreational opportunities.