Clear Lake At Clear Lake
RESERVOIR REPORT
September 22 20233 ft
-0.28% today82% of Normal • Low
Water gage height, ft levels at Clear Lake At Clear Lake are currently 3 ft, about 82% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 4.36ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2008-06-13 when levels reached 5.95 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2022-12-10 when levels receded to 0.65 ft. View historical levels.
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.

Geolocation | -93.384, 43.134 |
Elevation | 1,223.44 ft |
Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | -0.28% |
Percent of Normal | 82% |
Minimum |
0.65 ft
2022-12-10 |
Maximum |
5.95 ft
2008-06-13 |
Average | 4 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
WAKENDA CREEK AT CARROLLTON | 1 cfs | 2.6 ft |
MISSOURI RIVER AT WAVERLY | 41,700 cfs | 10.5 ft |
CHARITON RIVER NEAR MOULTON | 26 cfs | 18.2 ft |
MISSOURI RIVER AT BOONVILLE | 41,300 cfs | 6.5 ft |
BLACKWATER RIVER AT BLUE LICK | 2 cfs | 6.3 ft |
MISSOURI RIVER AT GLASGOW | 41,200 cfs | 10.6 ft |
CROOKED RIVER NEAR RICHMOND | 0 cfs | 4.9 ft |