How deep is Saylorville?

It’s about 60 feet wide, 13 feet long and up to 6 feet deep.

What’s the deepest part of Saylorville Lake?

37′Saylorville Lake / Max depth

How high is the Des Moines River?

Record High Stage:24.12 Ft. Location of Gage : Located in Polk County, 2 miles west of Saylorville, IA….

Latest Data 04/08/2022 03:00 Central
Latest Stage	4.25 Ft.
24 Hr. Change	-0.02 Ft.
Last Year’s Stage	4.06 Ft.
Latest Flow	1,714 CFS

How big is Saylorville?

9.266 mi²Saylorville Lake / Area

What kind of fish are in Saylorville Lake?

Brown trout
Largemouth bassBluegillSmallmouth bassGreen sunfish
Saylorville Lake/Fish

Why is Saylorville closed?

Due to high winds, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has closed the roadway that crosses over the Saylorville Lake dam.

When was Saylorville Lake built?

1977
Learn more (PDF) about the Frequently Asked Questions and why Saylorville Lake was built and put into operation in 1977. Learn more (PDF) about Saylorville Lake reservoir operations and why the lake must also be operated to ensure its flood-storage pool does not impact areas above the lake.

Is the Des Moines River Deep?

Flooding in Wapello County happens when the Des Moines River, measured near downtown, is at about 11 feet deep.

What is the deepest river in Iowa?

13,223 cu/ft.

What county is Saylorville Iowa in?

Polk CountySaylorville / County

Can you swim in Saylorville Lake?

Saylorville Lake has two swimming beaches. Sandpiper beach is located on the north end of the lake at Sandpiper Recreation Area just outside Polk City and Oak Grove Beach is located on the East side of the lake just off of Hwy 415.

Is Saylorville Lake good for fishing?

Located in central Iowa at Polk City. For anglers who enjoy fishing from the bank, there is good to excellent shoreline fishing along the 10 miles of shoreline, as well as a fishing jetty. Boat ramps, rental boats and a marina assist the public with ways to navigate and enjoy this scenic waterway.