PROJECT DATA Lost Creek Measure MetricDam Length 3,750ft 1,143m Height 327ft 100m Elevation(NGVD*) 1,872ft 570m Totalkilowattcapacity 49mwLake Length 10mi 16km Areawhenfull 3,430ac 1,389ha
Applegate Measure MetricDam Length 1,300ft 396.2m Height 242ft 73.7m Elevation(NGVD*) 1,994ft 607.7mLake Length 4.6mi 7.4km Areawhenfull 988ac 306.5ha
*NGVD National Geodetic Vertical Datum (Mean Sea Level)
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Lost Creek Lake and Applegate Lake Oregon
PublicInformation:U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersPortlandDistrictP.O.Box2946Portland,Oregon97208-2946http://www.usace.army.mil
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WELCOMELOST CREEK PROJECT
LostCreekLake,situatedonthemainstemoftheRougeRiver,islocatedapproximatelyhalfwaybetweenCraterLakeNationalParkandthecityofMedford,Oregoninascenicvalleybasin.LostCreekLakeisamulti-purposeprojectbuiltandoperatedbythePortlandDistrict,USArmyCorpsofEngineers.Projectpurposes include flood damage reduction, power generation, and water supply, with water quality, fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation as important benefits provided by Lost Creek Lake.
LostCreekLakeoffersqualityfacilitiesandrecreationalopportunitiesforvisitors.Thereareovertwentydevelopedparksincludingcampgrounds,picnicareas,trailheads,boatramps,fishing/shoreline access points and group use areas. Thirty miles oftrail,maintainedbytheCorpsofEngineers,surroundthelake,portionsofwhichareinthescenicRogueRiverTrailsystem.StewartStatePark,operatedbyOregonStateParks,hasover200campsites,amarinawithastoreandcaféandmanyotheramenities.
WaterreleasesfromthelakearecontrolledbythemultiportWilliamL.JessIntakeTowerwhichpermitswatertobemixedfromdifferentdepthstoregulatetemperature.Controlledtemperature flows help cool the Rogue to enhance river conditions for migrating salmon and steelhead. Returning fish are collectedandpropagatedattheColeM.RiversHatchery,situatedontheriverandoperatedbyOregonDepartmentofFishandWildlife.
JessDam,formerlyLostCreekDam,wascompletedin1977after five years of construction. The dam is of earth and rock fill construction with gated spillways on the south end and regulatingoutletsandpowerhouselocatedonthenorthend.Thepowerhousecontainstwo26-megawattgenerators.
Abarrierdam,upstreamofthehatcherydeliverswatertooperatetheColeM.RiversHatchery,whichisopentothepublicandprovidestours,interpretiveinformation,viewingareasandriveraccess for fishing. Downstream of the hatchery is the McGregor ParkandVisitorCentercomplex,aspecialplacetolearnaboutthenaturalandculturalhistoryoftheUpperRoguearea.Formore information call the Rogue River Basin Office at 541-878-2255orvisitourwebsite:www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/r.
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TO ENJOY A SAFE OUTINGOBSERVE THESE SAFETY TIPS
BOATINGALWAYS wear a personal flotation device (PFD) and observe posted boating speeds and regulations.
WATER SKIINGHave two people in the tow boat, one to drive and one to watch the skier. ALWAYS wear a life jacket when skiing.NEVER ski near swimmers and fishermen or after dusk.
FISHINGStay clear of boat channels and swimming areas. While trolling, watch the water ahead for boats, swimmers and underwater obstacles.
SWIMMINGUse the buddy system. Swim only in posted swimming areas away from docks and boating areas.
UNDERWATER HAZARDSFloating logs, submerged stumps and rocks are present in the lake. Be especially watchful for obstructions near the shoreline.
SEAPLANE INSTRUCTIONSPlease exercise caution - heavy boat traffic may be encountered when landing on the lake. Refer to Seaplane Operations at Corps Lakes for specific regulations.
FIRE PREVENTIONThe fire potential is generally high during the recreation season. Help prevent forest fires by putting out camp fires completely and disposing of all refuse in trash cans. Build fires only in designated fire rings.
Under the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, it is illegal to excavate or remove artifacts from federal land. Violators are subject to a fine of not more than $100,000, imprisonment of not more than five years, and forfeiture of all equipment (including vehicles) used in connection with a violation.
Federal rules and regulations concerning the use of areas are set forth in Title 36, Chaper III of the Code of Federal Regulations and are on display in the areas of the project most frequently used by the public.
APPLEGATE LAKE PROJECT
ApplegateLakeislocatedintheSiskiyouMountains,23milessouthwestofMedford,Oregon,intheRogueRiverNationalForest.Builtinthelate70’s,ApplegateDamprovidesformulti-purposewatermanagement
TheUSForestServiceoperateshike-incampgroundsandlakeshore areas for fishing, picnicking, swimming and boating. ThelakeextendstotheCaliforniaborderandhas18milesofshorelinehikingtrails.TrailbikesarepermittedonlyonthetrailleadingtoSteinButte.HorsesarepermittedonlyontheSteinButte,CollingsMountainandDa-Ku-Be-Te-Detrails.ForfurtherinformationonrecreationopportunitiesatApplegateLake,contacttheUSForestService,SiskiyouMountainsRangerDistrict,StarRangerStationat(541)899-1812.
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CarberryCampground
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ManzanitaTrailhead
Tipsu-TyeeCampground
Harr PointCampground
StringtownTrailhead & Campground
French GulchTrailhead
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Minimum Pool Level1854’ NGVD
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Drift Boat Ramp
Powerhouse Lost Creek Dam
Project Office
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Takelma Park andBoat Ramp
Four Corners Camp
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Catfish Cove
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