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River Forest Lake

Reservoir

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 23 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 14211315, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 23 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.44 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 23 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TRYON CREEK NEAR LAKE OSWEGO, OR (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at River Forest Lake

H: 81° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
66°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
78%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
67°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
74°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Overcast
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Forest Lake?
River Forest Lake is a reservoir in Oregon.
Can you swim at River Forest Lake?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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