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Echave Dam

Echave Dam is a lake in Malheur, Oregon.

Echave Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Echave Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Echave Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.21939, -117.70739. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Echave Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Echave Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Echave Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Echave Dam?

    Nearby: Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 22 km), Buckskin Mountain (viewpoint, 62 km), Hole-in-the-Ground Reservoir (lake, 7 km), Flat Tire Reservoir (lake, 20 km), Echave Reservoir (lake, 22 km), Santy Reservoir (lake, 25 km).