kids encyclopedia robot

Junipers Reservoir facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Junipers Reservoir
Muddy Creek Reservoir
Location of Junipers Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Location of Junipers Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Junipers Reservoir
Location in Oregon
Location of Junipers Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Location of Junipers Reservoir in Oregon, USA.
Junipers Reservoir
Location in the United States
Location Lake County, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 42°11′57″N 120°31′29″W / 42.19917°N 120.52472°W / 42.19917; -120.52472
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Muddy Creek
Surface area 170 acres (69 ha)
Max. depth 7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Surface elevation 4,872 ft (1,485 m)

Junipers Reservoir, also known as Muddy Creek Reservoir, is a man-made lake in Lake County, Oregon, United States, named for the junipers in the area. It is located south of Cottonwood Reservoir and about 8 miles (13 km) west of downtown Lakeview, next to an RV resort. Sitting at an elevation of 4,872 ft (1,485 m), the reservoir has a surface area of 170 acres (69 ha) and is no more than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) deep. Muddy Creek and two other streams flow into the lake. The catchment area is mostly pasture with some national forest land.

kids search engine
Junipers Reservoir Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.