Lake Selmac
Josephine County, Oregon138 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Oregon DEQ for this lake.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Lake Selmac in Josephine County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 138 acres.
Lake Selmac is a 138-acre lake in Josephine 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 Lake Selmac is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Selmac is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Selmac 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 Lake Selmac
These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for Lake Selmac, 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
138 acres
Shoreline
3.5 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Oregon DEQ
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Selmac, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Reeves CreekPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Selmac
- Selmac Lake Park0.6 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
Lake Selmac 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, Fish consumption, Recreation, Other.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1710031105_02_100277 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Selmac
Where is Lake Selmac?
- Lake Selmac is a lake in Josephine County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Selmac?
- Lake Selmac in Josephine County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 138 acres.
Is Lake Selmac safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Selmac is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Selmac?
- Lake Selmac has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Reeves Creek. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Selmac?
- Lake Selmac 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 Lake Selmac?
- Lake Selmac has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Selmac Lake 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 Lake Selmac 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