Lost Creek Dam and Lake

Project Description

• Stream: Rogue River
• Location: McLeod, Oregon
• Type of Project: Storage
• Authorized Purpose: Flood Control, Power, Recreation, Irrigation
• Other Uses: Fishery, Water Quality

Hydrologic Data

• Drainage area = 674 sq mi
• Maximum inflow (unregulated) = 55,000 cfs (1964)
• Lake Elevation
       Full pool = 1,872.0 ft
       Minimum flood control pool = 1,812.0 ft
       Minimum conservation pool = 1,751.0 ft
• Usable Storage (1,751.0 to 1,872.0) = 315,000 AF

Powerhouse

• Number of units.................................2
• Nameplate capacity..........................49 MW
• Overload capacity............................56.4 MW
• Hydraulic capacity.............................2,600 cfs