Crescent Lake (Oregon)

This article is about the Oregon lake. For other lakes of the same name, see Crescent Lake.

Crescent Lake
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°N 121.99222°W / 43.47556; -121.99222Coordinates: 43°28′32″N 121°59′32″W / 43.47556°N 121.99222°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 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.

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]

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:

• kokanee salmon
• lake trout (mackinaw)
• rainbow trout
• brown trout
• mountain whitefish^[4]

See also

• List of lakes in Oregon

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 Reservoirs - Crescent Lake." Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests 30 May 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2008

External links

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crescent Lake
• US Forest Service site for Deschutes National Forest