Howard Prairie Lake
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Howard Prairie Lake is a reservoir located Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is Script error: No such module "convert". east of Ashland. The lake is formed by the Script error: No such module "convert". tall Howard Prairie Dam, which impounds Beaver Creek, in the Klamath River watershed.[1]
History
The reservoir was created in 1958 when the Script error: No such module "convert". tall earth fill dam was completed by the Talent Division of the Rogue River Basin Project.[1][2] A canal diverting water from nearby Little Butte Creek, (in the Rogue River watershed), to the lake was also completed.[1]
Statistics
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During the 2020–21 North American drought, the lake reached 4% capacity.[5]
Climate
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Flora and fauna
Howard Prairie Lake is known for its large number of rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.[6] Ducks and geese inhabit the surrounding regions. The lake is surrounded by pine and fir forests in the Cascade Mountains.[1]
Recreation
Boating, water skiing, fishing, and camping at the three public campgrounds are popular activities at the lake.[1][7] Hiking and biking are also popular on trails around the lake. The Howard Prairie Lake Resort is located on the northern shore of the lake and features a large marina, boat ramp, restaurant, campground, and convenience store.[6]
See also
References
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Official Howard Prairie Resort Website [1]