Dorena Lake
Lane County, Oregon1,664 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Oregon DEQ for this lake.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Dorena Lake in Lane County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 1664 acres.
Dorena Lake is a 1,664-acre lake in Lane County, Oregon. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Dorena Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Big water1,664 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Dorena Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, mercury, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Dorena Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Dorena Lake
These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for Dorena Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Surface area
1,664 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Oregon DEQ
No bathymetric survey has been published for Dorena Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Baker BayPublic
- Harms Park Row River Trail AccessPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Dorena Lake
- Schwarz Park4.6 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Dorena Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Aquatic life, Fish consumption, Recreation, Other.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1709000202_02_100705 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Dorena Lake
Where is Dorena Lake?
- Dorena Lake is a lake in Lane County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Dorena Lake?
- Dorena Lake in Lane County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 1664 acres.
Is Dorena Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Dorena Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, mercury, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Dorena Lake?
- Dorena Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Baker Bay, Harms Park Row River Trail Access. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Dorena Lake?
- Dorena Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oregon's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Dorena Lake?
- Dorena Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Schwarz Park. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Dorena Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles