Lakes / Reservoirs in Iowa
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All Iowa lakes A-Z
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| Lake name | Lake description |
|---|---|
| Big Creek Lake, IA |
Big Creek Lake is located about 11 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa near the town of Polk City. The lake was created in the 1970s by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of the… |
| Carter Lake IA |
In the late 1800’s the Missouri River changed its course, altering the future of the area around Omaha, Nebraska and creating Carter Lake. Spanning parts of the southwest regi… |
| Clear Lake, IA |
Clear Lake is located in Cerro Gordo County in northern Iowa. At 3,684 acres it is one of the largest natural lakes in the state. Clear Lake is one of thirty-four naturally oc… |
| Coralville Lake (Also known as Coralville Reservoir) |
Star of east-central Iowa’s recreation opportunities, Coralville Lake has led the pack for the 60 years of its existence. Originally built to control flooding and regulate flu… |
| East Okoboji Lake, IA (Also known as East Lake Okoboji) |
East Okoboji Lake is one of a chain of lakes known as Iowa’s Great Lakes. East Okoboji Lake received its unique name from the Dakota Indians. They called it “Okoboozhy”, which… |
| Iowa Great Lakes (Also known as Big Spirit Lake, Little Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, East Okoboji Lake, Gar Lakes, Center Lake, Silver Lake) |
Most of the world equates Iowa with corn fields and election-year Straw Polls and has never heard of Iowa’s Great Lakes. Nestled in the Northwest Region of the state just sout… |
| Lake Macbride |
One of east central Iowa’s best recreation lakes is Lake Macbride. Construction of the lake was first recommended in 1932, with the project adopted by the State Conservation B… |
| Lake Red Rock, IA (Also known as Red Rock Lake, Red Rock Reservoir) |
Lake Red Rock is a reservoir in south-central Iowa created by the Army Corps of Engineers. This Marion County lake was constructed over the course of nine years in a massive d… |
| Okamanpeedan Lake, IA/MN (Also known as Tuttle Lake) |
Located in Martin County, Minnesota and Emmet County, Iowa, Okamanpeedan Lake is also known as Tuttle Lake. Okamanpeedan is Native American for “nesting place of the herons” s… |
| Rathbun Lake, IA (Also known as Lake Rathbun) |
One of the largest lakes in the state of Iowa, Rathbun Lake is located in Appanoose County and is a perfect place to enjoy water sports, fishing, and outdoor activities of all… |
| Saylorville Lake, IA (Also known as Saylorville Reservoir) |
Saylorville Lake is a man-made reservoir located on the Des Moines River bordering the town of Polk City, about 11 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa. The reservoir was completed… |
| Silver Lake, IA |
Silver Lake, a natural glacial lake spanning 1,041 acres, is located in northwestern Iowa bordering the town of Lake Park. It is one of the chain of lakes known as Iowa’s Grea… |