Detroit Lake, nestled in the northern part of the Willamette National Forest, is a reservoir formed by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River. Stretching nearly nine miles with forested mountain ...

Detroit Lake's water level is forecast to drop faster and lower than expected in the summer and that could have an impact on tourism and recreation, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ...

It’s expected to be a relatively normal summer at Detroit Lake in terms of water level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' latest forecast. The popular reservoir east of Salem is expected ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments and holding three public meetings on a plan to drop Detroit Lake to the lowest level in its history. It’s also taking comment on a plan to drop ...

A excavation project at Detroit Lake Marina is intended to extend the boating season. The project will now start in the fall of 2026 at the earliest. Low water levels in Detroit Lake have negatively ...