Spirit Lake Near Orleans reservoir
Spirit Lake Near Orleans
Spirit Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in Orleans, Iowa. The lake is a popular destination for recreational activities like boating, fishing, and swimming. It has a long history, having been formed over 13,000 years ago by glacial activity. The lake is fed by several small streams and has a drainage area of 86 square miles. The lake's water quality is closely monitored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and efforts are underway to improve water quality in the lake. The lake also serves as a critical source of water for agricultural irrigation and provides valuable snowpack for winter sports like snowmobiling and skiing. The lake is an integral part of the economy and culture of the surrounding communities in Iowa.
Daily levels at Spirit Lake Near Orleans
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Temperature, water, °C
deg C · code 00010
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 Spirit Lake Near Orleans -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At Jackson | 547 cfs | → |
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 249 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 794 cfs | → |
| Rock River Below Tom Creek At Rock Rapids | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spirit Lake Near Orleans.
Boat launches
- 140th Street 24728, Orleans
- 150th Street Spirit Lake
- Linden Drive 184, Arnolds Park
- Dam Road 798, Arnolds Park
- West Okoboji
- 130th Street 3653, Emmet County
Track Spirit Lake Near Orleans 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 Spirit Lake Near Orleans
Where does the data for Spirit Lake Near Orleans 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 Spirit Lake Near Orleans.