Crescent Lake (Oregon)

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Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake - Crescent Lake at sunrise with Odell Butte in the background
Crescent Lake at sunrise with Odell Butte in the background
Location Klamath County, Oregon
Coordinates 43°28′32″N 121°59′32″W / 43.47556, -121.99222Coordinates: 43°28′32″N 121°59′32″W / 43.47556, -121.99222
Lake type natural lake with dam[1]
Primary inflows Summit Creek
Primary outflows Crescent Creek
Catchment area 57 sq mi (150 sq km)[1]
Basin countries United States
Max. length 5 mi (8.0 km)[1]
Max. width 4 mi (6.4 km)[1]
Surface area 4,547 acres (18.40 sq km)[1]
Average depth 124 ft (38 m)[1]
Max. depth 265 ft (81 m)[1]
Water volume 566,600 acre feet, 698.56 cubic hectometers[1]
Residence time (of lake water) 13 years[1]
Shore length1 12.4 mi (20.0 km)[1]
Surface elevation 4,839 ft (1,475 m)[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
For the lake in Gansu Province, China, see Crescent Lake (Dunhuang).
For the lake in Washington, USA, see Lake Crescent.

Crescent Lake is a lake found on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains, in the northwest corner of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The unincorporated community of Crescent Lake Junction on Oregon Route 58 and Crescent Lake State Airport are located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the northeast of the lake. The lake was named for its shape by B. J. Pengra and W. H. Odell in July 1865.[2]

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[edit] Recreation

Crescent Lake is located within the Crescent Ranger District, as well as the Deschutes National Forest. The area has many trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and areas for off-road vehicles. There are also a few developed campsites and boat ramps that provide opportunities for sailing, water skiing, camping and fishing.[3] Fish species found in the lake include:

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Johnson, Daniel M. (1985). Atlas of Oregon Lakes. Corvallis, Oregon: Oregon State University Press. ISBN 0870713426. 
  2. ^ McArthur, Lewis A., Oregon Geographic Names. 6th ed. Portland: Oregon Historical Society Press, 1992.
  3. ^ "Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon." Wildernet.com 2005. Retrieved 28 May 2008
  4. ^ "Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests - Recreational Activities - Fishing - Lakes and Resevoirs - Crescent Lake." Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests 30 May 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2008

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