Detroit Lake
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| Detroit Lake | |
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| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary sources | North Santiam and Breitenbush Rivers |
| Primary outflows | North Santiam River |
| Basin countries | Oregon |
| Max length | 9 miles (14.4 km) |
| Max width | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 3,500 acres (14.3 km²) |
| Average depth | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Max depth | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Water volume | 560 million m³ (455,000 acre feet) full, 347 million m³ in summer. |
| Shore length1 | 32 miles (51.4 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1565 ft (478 m) |
| Islands | Piety Knob |
| Settlements | Detroit, Oregon |
| 1 Shore length is an imprecise measure which may not be standardized for this article. | |
Detroit Lake, a reservoir formed by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River, is a popular fishing and recreational area 46 miles (74 km) SE from Salem, Oregon.[1][2] The lake is adjacent to Oregon State Route 22. This mesotrophic lake stores water for use by the city of Salem and other nearby communities.
The lake was intended primarily for flood control and power generation but has become one of the major recreation resources in western Oregon. One of the swimming opportunities is at the Mongold Day Use Area (an Oregon State Park).[3] Detroit Lake is stocked with mainly rainbow trout by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.[4]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Kline, Tom; Karen Bahus (1999). Willamette Basin Reservoirs. The Willamette Basin Reservoir Study. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.
- ^ Detroit and Big Cliff Dams and Reservoirs. Willamette Valley Projects. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.
- ^ Detroit Lake State Recreation Area. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: State Parks. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.
- ^ Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.
