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Lofton Reservoir

Coordinates: 42°15′54″N 120°49′11″W / 42.26500°N 120.81972°W / 42.26500; -120.81972
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Lofton Reservoir
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Main body of Lofton Reservoir
Location of Lofton Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Location of Lofton Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Lofton Reservoir
Location of Lofton Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Location of Lofton Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Lofton Reservoir
LocationLake County, Oregon
Coordinates42°15′54″N 120°49′11″W / 42.26500°N 120.81972°W / 42.26500; -120.81972
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsFishhole creek watershed
Catchment area2 square miles (5.2 km2)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area33 acres (130,000 m2)
Average depth8 feet (2.4 m)
Water volume650 acre-feet (800,000 m3)
Surface elevation6,100 feet (1,900 m)

Lofton Reservoir, also known locally as None, is an earthen impoundment of water located 6,100 feet (1,900 m) above sea level in Lake County, Oregon, United States. It is 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Bly, used primarily for irrigation & recreation purposes.[1] Construction was completed in 1962. It is owned by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Statistics

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Lofton reservoir has an average surface area of 33 acres (130,000 m2), an average volume of 650 acre-feet (800,000 m3),[2] and a 2-square-mile (5.2 km2) drainage basin.[2] It has an average depth of 18 feet (5.5 m), and a maximum depth of 31 feet (9.4 m). The Lofton Reservoir stands 32 feet (9.8 m) tall and 265 feet (81 m) long.

Fauna

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Rainbow trout and brook trout are common in the lake.[1]

Recreation

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Lofton Reservoir has a pack it in-pack it out campground located around the lake.[1] Popular activities include fishing and boating limited to electric motors.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Dow, Fred and Suzanne (2009). U. S. National Forest Campground Guide: Pacific Northwest - Oregon. Moon Canyon Publishing. p. 136. ISBN 978-1-56691-604-2.
  2. ^ a b "Lofton Reservoir, southcentral Oregon". FindLakes.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-09. Retrieved August 28, 2012.