Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove reservoir
Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove
Dorena Lake is a reservoir located near Cottage Grove, Oregon that was created in 1949 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a dam on the Row River. The lake has a surface area of 1,400 acres and is fed by the Row River and numerous smaller streams. The hydrology of the lake is primarily controlled by the Corps of Engineers, who manage water levels for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation. The lake also receives water from snowpack runoff during the winter and spring months. The surrounding area is primarily used for agriculture, including cattle grazing and hay production. Recreational activities at the lake include boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, and beavers.
Daily levels at Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Row River Near Cottage Grove | 190 cfs | → |
| Row River Above Pitcher Creek Near | 140 cfs | → |
| Coast Fork Willamette R Blw Cottage Grove Dam | 74 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Willamette River Near Dexter | 2,580 cfs | → |
| Coast Fork Willamette River Near Goshen | 337 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Blw Winberry Creek | 241 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove.
Boat launches
- Harms Park Row River Trail Access
- Lynx Hollow State Park
- Lakeside Park
- Dexter State Park
- Lowell Park
- Pengra Access
Campgrounds
- Schwarz
- Baker Bay Park
- Pine Meadows- Cottage Grove Lake
- Primitive - Cottage Grove Lake
- Sharps Creek Campground
- Sharps Creek
Track Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove
Where does the data for Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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