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Iowa

108.5% average fill

Measured

4

Volume stored

665 hm³

Measured capacity

612 hm³

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Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

About reservoirs in Iowa

As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Iowa that report live levels hold roughly 665 hm³ of water — about 108.5% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Iowa's reservoirs are effectively full.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Rathbun Dam & Reservoir is the fullest at 105.0%, while Lake Red Rock Pool is the lowest at 93.2%.

Storage figures for Iowa come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 11, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Iowa at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
4
Average fill
108.5%
Water stored
665 hm³
Combined capacity
612 hm³
Fullest
Rathbun Dam & Reservoir (105.0%)
Lowest
Lake Red Rock Pool (93.2%)
Last updated
June 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Iowa right now?

As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Iowa that report live levels are 108.5% full overall, holding about 665 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Iowa?

reservoirs.earth tracks 4 reservoirs in Iowa, with a combined storage capacity of 612 hm³.

Which reservoir in Iowa is the fullest?

Rathbun Dam & Reservoir is currently the fullest reservoir in Iowa, at 105.0% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Iowa is the lowest?

Lake Red Rock Pool is currently the lowest in Iowa, at 93.2% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Iowa come from?

All storage figures for Iowa come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated June 11, 2026.

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