Gerber Reservoir
Klamath County, Oregon3,812 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Oregon DEQ for this lake.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Gerber Reservoir in Klamath County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 3812 acres.
Gerber Reservoir is a 3,812-acre lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Gerber Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
- Big water3,812 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Gerber Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for algal growth, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Gerber Reservoir 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 Gerber Reservoir
These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for Gerber Reservoir, 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
3,812 acres
Shoreline
27.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Oregon DEQ
No bathymetric survey has been published for Gerber Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- South Gerber CampgroundPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Gerber Reservoir
- Gerber South Campground2.4 km
- Gerber North Campground3.2 km
- Stan H Springs4.3 km
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
Gerber Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
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_1801020405_05_100423 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Gerber Reservoir
Where is Gerber Reservoir?
- Gerber Reservoir is a lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Gerber Reservoir?
- Gerber Reservoir in Klamath County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 3812 acres.
Is Gerber Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Gerber Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for algal growth, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Gerber Reservoir?
- Gerber Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Gerber Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Gerber Reservoir?
- Gerber Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing 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 Gerber Reservoir?
- Gerber Reservoir has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Gerber South Campground, Gerber North Campground, Stan H Springs. 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 Gerber Reservoir 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