Outflows from Saylorville Lake Dam have been reduced to zero to facilitate concrete placement and curing of the outlet channel. Saylorville lake, Johnston Picture: Spillway looking south - Check out Tripadvisor members' 744 candid photos and videos. Saylorville Lake is beautiful to see. Saylorville Lake is a reservoir on the Des Moines River in Iowa, United States. JOHNSTON, Iowa- The Saylorville Lake level is currently 37-feet above normal and is slowly rising. NW 78th Avenue through the spillway will be closed to all access on July 3rd. PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. Manage flows to provide water supply for downstream needs. Continue on Hwy 415 N to the lake area.ORFrom I-35/80: Take Exit 127 to Highway 141 N. Take Highway 141 N approximately 6 miles to exit 148 which is NW Saylorville Drive or Hwy 415. These inflows once again caused high water levels which exceeded the spillway height of 884 ft. m.s.l. Water begins flowing over the spillway when the lake level reaches 884 feet msl. The lake is forecast to reach the emergency spillway on Wednesday. Find incredible places and experiences that help you bring home a story through SAYLORVILLE LAKE – The latest Saylorville Lake forecast from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appears to be good news for those downstream of the dam on the Des Moines River. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers worker watches water flow over the Saylorville Lake spillway, Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa. Normal outflows range between the minimum 200 c.f.s. Provide environmental education opportunities to schools, organizations and the general public. The full flood control pool at 890 m.s.l. Bucks will compete for does by displays of dominance and by fighting. Please use caution when boating in all areas. Campgrounds in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are walk-in sites located in the Stehekin Valley at the head of Lake Chelan. The spillway, located on the west side of the Administration Complex, sits at an elevation of 884 m.s.l. The Saylorville Lake Reservoir Forecast can be found here: Up. See the Saylorville Lake website for additional information. I was in the Navy and transferred in Feb of '93, so I missed it. LAKE UPDATE: Due to high lake levels and releases, several Saylorville Lake facilities are closed. When lake levels reach the maximum 890 msl, it is estimated that 21,000 cfs of water will flow over the spillway. 1. The official public website of the Rock Island District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The control structure is located at the upstream end of the conduit and houses three gates, which have the capability of releasing a maximum outflow of 21,000 cubic feet of water per second (c.f.s.). Available data for this site Click to hide station-specific text Site Information. 28" pike caught at 10pm. It is located 11 miles (18 km) upstream from the city of Des Moines, and 214 miles (344 km) from the mouth of the Des Moines River at the Mississippi River. It is 6,750 ft. long, 105 ft. high, and 44 ft. wide at the top. 3; 11 years, 9 months ago. The control structure is not equipped for use as a hydroelectric system, because while maximum outflows can reach 21,000 c.f.s., these extreme outflows are rare. Saylorville Lake (Iowa) Walnut Woods State Park (Iowa) Corning Winery and Vineyard (Iowa) Destinations Iowa: Search on the map Ski Resorts (4), The Lakes (13), The Parks (52), The Towns (15), Wine Trails (26). The spillway, located on the west side of the Administration Complex, sits at an elevation of 884 m.s.l. It was created in 1977 when the dam on the Des Moines river went operational. 03. NW Saylorville Drive will lead into the lake area. The Saylorville Lake Project is 26,000 acres, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. We were in the first section (before the spillway), but you still need to go to the other side of the park to check in; there is plenty of space to turn around. Saylorville Lake hit a historic high level on July 11, 1993, when it crested at 892 feet above sea level. Saylorville is a good spot to catch larger channel catfish. Tuesday morning, the projections of the lake’s crest dropped another two feet. Polk City Drive P.O. Bob Shetler Recreation Area will remain closed to visitors during this time … 6170 N.W. SAYLORVILLE LAKE, Iowa — The massive amount of rain in the Des Moines River basin is flowing into Saylorville Lake. The record high stage for the reservoir was 892.03 feet above sea level set on July 11, 1993 during the Great Flood of 1993. I took this after what we THOUGHT was a "big flood". Primary recreational opportunities are listed below. There is ample beach access to, as well as a camping accommodations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. 6; 14 years, 4 months ago. Seems fishing right below the spillway is a popular activity. The Polk City Fire Department received a report … A 40-year old Urbandale man died after a single boat incident on Saylorville Lake Monday afternoon. This maximum flood elevation is 54 ft. above the normal lake level of 836 ft. m.s.l. The loop takes you across the spillway and over the Mile Long Bridge. Anything happening at the spillway? ABOUT SAYLORVILLE MARINA . Des Moines River flows were diverted through the outlet channel in July 1975, and the final section of the dam was built across the old channel of the Des Moines River between July and October 1975. Big Creek Lake. posted by smackem on March 10, 2009 at 5:47 pm. REMARKS.--Reservoir is formed by earthfill dam completed in 1976. 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