North Fork Reservoir (Clackamas County, Oregon)
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| Location | Clackamas County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45°14′13″N 122°15′36″W / 45.237°N 122.260°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Clackamas River |
| Primary outflows | Clackamas River |
| Surface elevation | 666 feet (203 m) |
North Fork Reservoir is a reservoir behind North Fork Dam, on the Clackamas River, upriver from Estacada. It is found at an elevation of 666 feet (203 m).[1]
Location and construction
[edit]North Fork is in Clackamas County, Oregon, and is located five miles upriver from Estacada. The dam was built in 1958.
Named for
[edit]North Fork Reservoir was named for the North Fork of the Clackamas that flows into the lake.[2]
Nearby dams
[edit]It is near River Mill Hydroelectric Project and Faraday Dam. Portland General Electric operates all dams and related infrastructure.
Fishing
[edit]North Fork is a popular fishing area.[2][3]
Recreation
[edit]North Fork is near Portland, Oregon, is easily accessible, and is a popular recreation area. It is also a popular boating area.[3]
See also
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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