Water
lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels
at
Fern Ridge Lake Near Elmira
are currently
372
ft,
about
100% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
372.24ft.
Maximum recorded
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
since record keeping began in
2013
was
2023-12-04
when levels reached
374.43 ft.
Lowest recorded
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
was
2021-12-02
when levels receded to
351.96 ft.
View historical levels.
Fern Ridge Lake, located near Elmira, Oregon, was created in 1942 by the Army Corps of Engineers as a flood control measure. The lake covers 9,000 acres and has a capacity of 52,000 acre-feet of water. The hydrology of the lake is influenced by the Long Tom River, which provides surface flow, and the Coast Range Mountains, which contribute to the snowpack. The lake is used for a variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and camping, as well as irrigation for nearby agricultural land. The lake's ecosystem is also home to a variety of wildlife, including waterfowl and fish species such as bass and crappie.
Geolocation
-123.301,
44.120
Elevation
342.25 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft
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