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Fern Ridge Reservoir

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Throughout the summer, the water level is lowered by up to 3 feet (0.91 m) to provide for downstream irrigation needs, and is further lowered after September to provide necessary water storage capability to prevent possible downstream flood damage during the Willamette Valley's rainy season. The
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ major repair effort of Fern Ridge Dam on the Long Tom River near Eugene began in June 2005 and was completed in late October 2005. The internal drainage system was repaired and the embankment dam was rebuilt.
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develop in the afternoon and usually last until dusk. Because these winds are quite reliable, Fern Ridge has become a popular sailing destination for the nearby population. The
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Fern Ridge is home to multiple parks and yacht clubs, both private and county-managed. During the summer, strong, generally northerly
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was completed in 1942, and is currently one of 13 multi-purpose dams operated by the Corps of Engineers in the
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project encompassing more than 12,000 acres (49 km) and is a popular site for
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Portland District - Fern Ridge Dam and Reservoir
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area providing a unique habitat for a variety of species including wintering
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Portland District - Fern Ridge Lake Recreation
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife guide to Fern Ridge Wildlife Area
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers page on Fern Ridge Reservoir dam renovation
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http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=G205830
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hosts several annual regattas as well as class championships.
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https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/V/proj_fernridge.asp
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Oregon's Important Bird Areas - Fern Ridge Reservoir
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Fern Ridge Dam

Location of Fern Ridge Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Location of Fern Ridge Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Lane County, Oregon
44°07′14″N 123°17′54″W / 44.12056°N 123.29833°W / 44.12056; -123.29833
Lake type
Reservoir
Primary inflows
Long Tom River
Primary outflows
Long Tom River
Catchment area
Basin
Surface area
Water volume
Residence time
not a well-defined measure
reservoir
Long Tom River
U.S. state
Oregon
Eugene
Oregon Route 126
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
flood control
boating
fishing
birdwatching
Fern Ridge Wildlife Area

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