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 Byron J. Pengra and W. H. Odell in July 1865.[2]
| Crescent Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Klamath County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43°28′32″N 121°59′32″W / 43.47556°N 121.99222°W |
| Type | natural lake with dam[1] |
| Primary inflows | Summit Creek |
| Primary outflows | Crescent Creek |
| Catchment area | 57 sq mi (150 km2)[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 (1,840 ha)[1] |
| Average depth | 124 ft (38 m)[1] |
| Max. depth | 265 ft (81 m)[1] |
| Water volume | 566,600 acre-feet (698,900,000 m3) [1] |
| Residence time | 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. | |
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:
See also
References
- ^ 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 0-87071-342-6.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ McArthur, Lewis A., Oregon Geographic Names. 6th ed. Portland: Oregon Historical Society Press, 1992.
- ^ "Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon." Wildernet.com 2005. Retrieved 28 May 2008
- ^ "Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests - Recreational Activities - Fishing - Lakes and Reservoirs - Crescent Lake." Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests 30 May 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2008