Outdoor Recreation Areas

"Warm Springs Dam and Reservoir (Vale Project) are on the Middle Fork of the Malheur River about 13 miles southwest of Juntura, Oregon. The 4,600 surface acre reservoir lies against the tall, steep hills on the eastern side of a broad valley. Migrating waterfowl use the reservoir, and it is part of the winter range for mule deer. The area is not heavily used, due in part to the sparse vegetation, mainly sagebrush.

"Ochoco Dam and reservoir are major features of the Crooked River Project. Ochoco Dam, a hydraulic-fill structure on Ochoco Creek east of Prineville, Oregon, was constructed immediately after World War I as part of the Veterans Farm Settlement program undertaken by the state of Oregon. The left abutment of the dam is an alluvial fan and the right abutment is a slide mass consisting of fine earth and rock. The dam is 125 feet high with a crest length of 1,350 feet.

"Crescent Lake Dam which is part of the Crescent Lake Project, is located at the outlet of Crescent Lake. The lake is a large natural body of water formed in a glacial deposit high on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range. This 4,000-acre lake offers angling opportunities for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October.

"Agate Dam and Reservoir, features of the Rogue River Basin Project, are located about 10 miles northeast of Medford, Oregon. Agate Dam is a zoned earthfill structure on Dry Creek. The reservoir covers 216 surface acres. Fish species include largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead, bluegill, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The season is open year-round."

"Bully Creek Dam and Reservoir (Vale Project) are on the Bully Creek about 8 miles northwest of the Creek's confluence with the Malheur River. Forested areas at the reservoir provide opportunities for viewing migrating birds. In the spring, fall, and winter you may see loons, grebes, ducks, and hawks. Nearby a red rock formation sometimes harbors Rock Wrens and Golden Eagles. Reservoir is 985 surface acres with 7 miles of shoreline. Paved access to the dam.

"Howard Prairie Dam on Beaver Creek is a major featrue of the Rogue River Project. At this 1,990-acre impoundment, anglers will find rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and largemouth bass. Fishing season runs from late April through October.The lake is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains. Boating and water skiing are especially good at this lake. Ducks are raised at the reservoir every year and geese nest at the Lake."

"McKay Dam and reservoir are features of the Umatilla Project. This 1,200-acre reservoir is located 8 miles south of Pendleton. Fishing permitted Mar. 1 thorough Sept. 30. Available species include rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, and yellow perch."

"Cold Springs Dam and Reservoir are features of the Umatilla Project. The dam was completed in 1908. The reservoir covers 1,600 acres with 12 miles of shoreline and is a national wildlife refuge heavily used by migrating waterfowl. Some 275 acres of the reservoir area have been designed as public hunting grounds. Bank fishing for crappie, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead permitted from the Inlet Canal and along Cold Springs Dam."

"Unity Dam and Reservoir are features of the Burnt River Project. Located on the Burnt River Unity Reservoir is about 40 miles southwest of Baker, Oregon. The reservoir has a water surface area of 926 acres and 10 miles of shoreline. Anglers will find rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. Season open year-round. Unity Reservoir Boat Ramps"