Unity Lake State Recreation Site is a
state park in the
U.S. state
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of
Oregon
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, administered by the
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), officially known (in state law) as the State Parks and Recreation Department, is the government agency of the U.S. state of Oregon which operates its system of state parks. In addition, it has pro ...
.
Unity Dam was constructed in 1938 by the
United States Bureau of Reclamation
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as an irrigation storage project. The earthen dam impounds the water of the
Burnt River to create Unity Reservoir, originally with of capacity.
No hydroelectric power is generated here. The project is owned by the Bureau, and operated and maintained by the local Burnt River Irrigation District.
Facilities at the adjacent state park include cabins, camp sites, day-use parking and boat ramps.
See also
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List of Oregon state parks
References
External links
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State parks of Oregon
Parks in Baker County, Oregon
Dams in Oregon
Reservoirs in Oregon
United States Bureau of Reclamation dams
Dams completed in 1938
1938 establishments in Oregon
Lakes of Baker County, Oregon
Buildings and structures in Baker County, Oregon
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