Clear Lake At Clear Lake reservoir
Clear Lake At Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in north-central Iowa. The lake was created around 14,000 years ago during the last glacial period. It covers an area of 3,684 acres and has a maximum depth of 14 feet. The lake is fed by several small streams and snowmelt runoff. The lake's watershed is primarily agricultural, with row crops such as corn and soybeans. The lake is a popular recreational destination, offering boating, fishing, swimming, and other water sports. The lake has a vibrant tourism industry, with many resorts, restaurants, and shops located on its shores. Clear Lake is also home to a variety of aquatic plant and animal species, including bass, walleye, and bluegill.
Daily levels at Clear Lake At Clear Lake
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Clear Lake At Clear Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Winnebago River At Mason City | 332 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Rowan | 210 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At Charles City | 531 cfs | → |
| Cedar River Near Austin | 182 cfs | → |
| Little Cedar River Near Ionia | 116 cfs | → |
| East Fork Des Moines River At Dakota City | 752 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Lake At Clear Lake.
Boat launches
- Main Avenue Clear Lake
- Nelson Street Cerro Gordo County
- East Lake Street Ventura
- South Pierce Avenue Mason City
- Big Blue Loop Mason City
- Vail Avenue Hancock County
Track Clear Lake At Clear Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Clear Lake At Clear Lake
Where does the data for Clear Lake At Clear Lake come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Clear Lake At Clear Lake.