Fourmile Lake (Oregon)
Fourmile Lake | ||
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Primary inflows Fourmile Creek | | |
Primary outflows | Fourmile Creek | |
Catchment area | 105 square miles (270 km2) | |
Basin countries | United States | |
Surface area | 740 acres (3,000,000 m2) | |
Max. depth | 170 feet (52 m) | |
Water volume | 15,600 acre-feet (19,200,000 m3) | |
Surface elevation | 5,748 feet (1,752 m)[1] |
Fourmile Lake (or Four Mile Lake) is a reservoir located 5,748 feet (1,752 m) above sea level in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It is 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Medford.[2] The lake was created when the 25-foot (7.6 m) tall Fourmile Lake Dam was constructed, impounding Fourmile Creek, in the
History
In 1898, the Fish Lake Water Company was established to help
Statistics
Fourmile Lake has an average surface area of 740 acres (3,000,000 m2),[4][5] an average volume of 15,600 acre-feet (19,200,000 m3),[2] and a 105-square-mile (270 km2) drainage basin.[6] It has a maximum depth of 170 feet (52 m).[4][5] Fourmile Lake Dam stands 25 feet (7.6 m) tall and 660 feet (200 m) long.[2]
Fauna
Recreation
The Pacific Crest Trail passes by about 2 miles (3.2 km) from Fourmile Lake.[8][9] The lake is included in the
See also
- List of lakes in Oregon
References
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