Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove

RESERVOIR REPORT

813 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Dorena Lake Near Cottage Grove are currently 813 ft, about 101% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 804.97ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2014 was 2019-04-10 when levels reached 836.24 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2019-11-20 when levels receded to 761.91 ft. View historical levels.

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.