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Corydon Lake is a man-made body of water in south-central Iowa near the town of Corydon.
The lake was created in the 1970s as a flood control measure and for recreational purposes. The lake has a surface area of 121 acres and a maximum depth of 25 feet. It is fed by rainfall and runoff from surrounding agricultural land. The lake has a spillway that helps regulate the water level and prevent flooding downstream. The lake is used for fishing, boating, and other water sports, and is stocked with fish species including bass, crappie, and catfish. The surrounding area is also popular for hunting and camping. The lake is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City
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143cfs |
Chariton River Near Chariton
|
73cfs |
Chariton River Near Rathbun
|
1060cfs |
Thompson River At Davis City
|
325cfs |
Chariton River Near Moulton
|
1270cfs |
White Breast Creek Near Dallas
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87cfs |
| 24hr Change | None% |
| Percent of Normal | None% |
| Minimum |
0.01
1993-03-18 |
| Maximum |
118.0
1993-03-31 |
| Average | |
| Dam_Height | 26 |
| Drainage_Area | 2.7 |
| Year_Completed | 1974 |
| Nid_Storage | 870 |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 66.9 |
| River_Or_Stream | TR-WEST JACKSON CREEK |
| Dam_Length | 750 |
| Hazard_Potential | Significant |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 26 |