Howard Prairie Lake
Howard Prairie Lake is a reservoir located above sea level in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is east of Ashland. The lake is formed by the tall Howard Prairie Dam, which impounds Beaver Creek, in the Klamath River watershed. History. The reservoir was created in 1958 when the tall earthfill dam was completed by the Talent Division of the Rogue River Basin Project. A canal diverting water from nearby Little Butte Creek, (in the Rogue River watershed), to the lake was also completed. Statistics. Howard Prairie Lake has an average surface area of , and an average  volume of . It has a maximum depth of , and an average depth of . The lake has a drainage basin. During the 2020–21 North American drought, the lake reached 4% capacity. Flora and fauna. Howard Prairie Lake is known for its large number of rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. Ducks and geese inhabit the surrounding regions. The lake is surrounded by pine and fir forests in the Cascade Mountains. Recreation. Boating, water skiing, fishing, and camping at the three public campgrounds are popular activities at the lake. 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. References. Official Howard Prairie Resort Website