Information About Lakes & Reservoirs In Klamath Falls, Oregon
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Klamath Falls, Oregon
Lakes & Reservoirs

Agency Lake
The lake is located 27 miles northwest of Klamath Falls and 6 miles west of Chiloquin, situated along the northwestern shoreline of Agency Lake. The site is open year-round. Access is limited to non-motorized methods. Developing wetlands enhance waterfowl hunting opportunities during the winter months. Other recreation uses are: fishing, birding, biking, horseback riding, and photography. No developed facilities and no fires or overnight camping is permitted.

Gerber Reservoir
The reservoir provides storage for irrigation water and its capacity is 94,000 acre feet with 17 miles of shoreline. The dam, constructed in 1924-1925, is a concrete arch structure with a height of 84 feet and a crest length of 485 feet.Visitors are able to use the water for other activities than fishing. Water skiing, jet skiing, and swimming are popular recreational activities as well.

Upper Klamath Lake
The lake is nearly 30 miles long and up to eight miles wide. This lake is the largest freshwater body west of the Rockies. It has a surface area of 91,000 acres and 98 miles of shoreline. It is fed by several streams, including the Williamson River and is drained by the Klamath River, which issues from the south end of the lake. It is connected by short channel to the smaller Agency Lake to the north. The Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge sits along the north edge of the lake.
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