Waldo Lake

Waldo Lake
Waldo Lake
Waldo Lake
LocationCascade Mountains, Lane County, Oregon, US
Coordinates43°43′48″N 122°02′32″W / 43.729918°N 122.0423006°W / 43.729918; -122.0423006
TypeAlpine
Primary outflowsNorth Fork Middle Fork Willamette River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length5.75 mi (9.25 km)
Max. width2.75 mi (4.43 km)
Surface area> 10 sq mi (26 km2)
Average depthmean: 128 ft (39 m)
Max. depth420 ft (130 m)
Water volume0.9537 km3 (0.2288 cu mi)
Residence time32 years
Surface elevation5,420 ft (1,650 m)

Waldo Lake is a natural alpine lake in the Cascade Mountains of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the second largest natural non-alkali lake in Oregon with just under 10 square miles (26 km2) of water surface and a maximum depth of 420 feet (130 m). The lake is named after Oregon politician, judge, and conservationist John B. Waldo.