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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.

Lofton Reservoir
Main body of Lofton Reservoir
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Location	Lake County, Oregon
Coordinates	42°15′54″N 120°49′11″W
Type	Reservoir
Primary inflows	Fishhole creek watershed
Catchment area	2 square miles (5.2 km2)
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	33 acres (130,000 m2)
Average depth	8 feet (2.4 m)
Water volume	650 acre-feet (800,000 m3)
Surface elevation	6,100 feet (1,900 m)

Statistics

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

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

Recreation

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

• List of lakes in Oregon

References

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