Owsley Fork Reservoir

Watershed Protection

Water is life

4

Reservoirs covering a combined 192 acres

800 million

Gallons of raw water contained in reservoirs

74

Miles of pipeline connecting the reservoirs to the water plant

The water resource on Berea College Forest has been a treasure since the beginnings of the forestry effort. We consider it among our highest priorities to protect the quality of the water supply. By following Kentucky’s Best Management Practices for timber harvests, we safeguard the reservoirs.

Owsley Fork Reservoir
Berea College

Owsley Fork Reservoir

Visitors can recreate on this 150-acre lake, which provides plenty of opportunities to kayak, birdwatch, hike, fish, and enjoy the outdoors. Motorboating and swimming are prohibited.

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