Iron Gate Reservoir was an artificial lake on the
Klamath River in
Siskiyou County,
California, near the
Oregon border of the United States. The lake's waters were impounded by the Iron Gate Dam and operated by
PacifiCorp. It had an average depth of 70 feet (21.4 m). The Iron Gate Reservoir was host to several recreation activities. There are several campsites on the Western side of the former reservoir. Some campsites, such as Mirror Cove and Juniper Point, are open from May to October. Others, such as Camp Creek, are open year-round. All campsites are free to use. Each site had a launch point, allowing for boating, kayaking, and swimming on the reservoir. The reservoir contained yellow perch, trout, largemouth bass, catfish, and native rainbow trout, which made it a popular fishing location. In 2020, the state released a danger warning about harmful blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. These blooms are toxic to humans and animals, so announcements were made warning against swimming in the reservoir and eating any fish from the reservoir. There have been reports in the past, but no warnings have been made since. These algal bloom growths likely occurred due to lower water levels and increasing water temperatures. In January 2024, the reservoir was drained. Restoration work of the natural river system is ongoing. ==See also==