Fern Ridge Lake Near Elmira

June 6 2023

373 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Fern Ridge Lake Near Elmira are currently 373 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 372.47ft.

Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2013 was 2019-04-10 when levels reached 374 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2021-12-02 when levels receded to 351.96 ft.

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.