Water Level
During wet years, the lake receives water from Malheur Lake, located approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the east. The depth of Harney Lake is less than four feet during normal water years and has dried up completely during times of drought.
As typical to other alkali lake beds in the western United States, minimal aquatic life is found in Harney Lake. A species of inland brine shrimp is the only form of life in Harney Lake. Despite its limited food supply, the lake is part of an important inland marsh ecosystem for migratory birds in the arid southeast Oregon desert.
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