The first land-use reform came in 1908 when the McGowan, Kelsay Valley, and Dog Prairie Allotments allowed for regulated grazing in the areas around Lemolo and Diamond Lakes.

138 in 1964), the installation of telephone lines between 1909 and 1965, the construction of the two Lemolo dams from 1952–1956, and periodic timber harvesting or replanting from the 1950s through the 1990s.

[5] Lemolo Lake is situated at approximately 4,150 feet (1,260 m) above sea level in the eastern region of the Umpqua National Forest.

Personal watercraft are also allowed on the lake, however the marina does not offer speed-boats or jet-skis, so water skiers must provide their own.

[citation needed] Visitors should check with the USFS for advisory warnings about water conditions before making the trip.