Chickahominy Reservoir facts for kids
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 Chickahominy Reservoir
Location in Oregon
Chickahominy Reservoir
Location in the United States
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| Location | Harney County, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°32′40″N 119°36′49″W / 43.54444°N 119.61361°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Chickahominy Creek |
| Primary outflows | Chickahominy Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | approx. 12,000 feet (3,657.6 m) |
| Max. width | up to 2,000 feet (609.6 m) |
| Surface area | 530 acres (2 km2) |
| Average depth | 10 feet (3.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 28 feet (8.5 m) |
| Surface elevation | 4,280 feet (1,305 m) |
| Islands | none |
Chickahominy Reservoir is a long, narrow lake in Harney County, Oregon, in the United States. It is about 100 miles (160.9 km) east of Bend, Oregon. You can also find it about 32 miles (51.5 km) west of Burns, Oregon. This reservoir was first built to help water farms. Today, it is a popular spot for fishing. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages it for fun activities.
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About Chickahominy Reservoir
Chickahominy Reservoir was created by building a dam across Chickahominy Creek. This creek is in Harney County, Oregon. After leaving the reservoir, the creek flows into another stream called Silver Creek. This happens north of a town called Riley.
Where did the name come from?
The reservoir gets its name from Chickahominy Creek. No one is completely sure how the creek got its name. Some people think it was named in 1878. This was during a time when the U.S. Cavalry was fighting in the Bannock War. A cavalry leader named Reuben F. Bernard had fought battles near the Chickahominy River in Virginia. This was during the American Civil War in 1862. It is thought that soldiers might have named the creek after that river.
What's the area like?
The lake is in a very open area. It often has strong winds. The land around it is mostly covered in sagebrush. There are not many trees nearby.
Fishing Fun!
Chickahominy Reservoir is a great place to fish. The best times to fish are in the morning and evening. You can catch up to five fish here. Boats are allowed on the lake, but there are speed limits. The lake is open for fishing all year round.
Even though it is not the biggest reservoir, it is perfect for trout. Each year, young rainbow trout are put into the lake. They grow very quickly here. The reservoir is a good home for large trout. They eat small fish, leeches, and water insects all year. The lake usually freezes over by the middle of December.
Boat Access
There is a paved boat ramp near the dam. This makes it easy to launch boats onto the reservoir.
