The Rathbun Lake Visitor ' s Guide is published annually by The Ottumwa Courier, a division of CNHI, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material from this issue in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.

A special thank you to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for assisting with content.

General Manager / Editor: Kyle Ocker Operations Manager: Traci Counterman Associate Editor: Donald Promnitz

Advertising: Ashley Coyne, Tylor Durbin, Liz Techel

Graphic Design: Kaylee Stewart

Photography: Ottumwa Courier file, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Cover Photo: Photo by Kyle Ocker / Ottumwa Courier during the Rathbun Lake July 4, 2024, celebration.

DAILY WEATHER READINGS AT RATHBUN LAKE

• Know the current lake conditions.

For daily weather readings:

• Call 1-641-647-2464

• Visit nwk. usace. army. mil / locations / district-lakes / rathbun-lake / or facebook. com / usacerathbunlake

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers records weather readings at 7:30 a. m.

• Boat Access / Ramps

• Boat Rental

• Picnic Area

• Beaches

• Trails

• Playgrounds

• Restrooms

• Camping

ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES

County: Appanoose Location: 8 miles northeast of Centerville Acres: 11,000 Elevation, feet above sea level: Top flood control pool. 926 Top multi-purpose pool. 904 Surface area, acres: Top flood control pool 21,000 Top multi-purpose pool 11,000

• Be aware of forecasted weather.

• Concessions

• Showers

• Drinking Water

• Dump Stations

• Horseshoe Pits

• Self Pay Stations

• Wildlife Educators

• Restaurants

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Always wear your life jacket.

Drainage areas: 549 sq. miles Shoreline miles: 155 The Dam: Type- Rolled earth Length, ft.( overall) 10,600 Height, ft.( above streambed) 101 Width, ft.( crown) 30 Width, ft.( base) 800 Emergency Spillway- Uncontrolled Chute

Emergency Numbers Ambulance- Fire- Sheriff: Call 911

Marine Emergency: Channel 16

Weather Radio Alerts: 162.425 Mhz

Albia Chamber of Commerce 641-932-5108 albiachamber @ albiachamber. org

VISITOR INFORMATION

PACT Iowa( Centerville) 641-437-4102 chamber @ centervilleia. com

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 641-647-2464 rathbun @ usace. army. mil nwk. usace. army. mil / Locations / District-Lakes / Rathbun-Lake

Park numbers active May through September Federal Campsite Reservations 1-877-444-6777 or recreation. gov

Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Honey Creek State Park 641-724-3739 state. ia. us / dnr / organiza / ppd / honeycrk. html

Wildlife Management 641-535-6765 iowadnr. com / wildlife / index. html

Rathbun Fish Hatchery 641-647-2406 mark. flamming @ dnr. iowa. gov state. ia. us / dnr / organiza / fwb / fish / programs / hatchery / rathbun. htm

RESERVATIONS IN CORPS-MANAGED AREAS

For campsites and day use shelters, call 877-444-6777 or visit recreation. gov.

HONEY CREEK STATE PARK CAMPSITES

Campsites are reservable. Call 641-724-3739( Park). Visit iowastateparks. reserveamerica. com or call 1-877-IAPARKS.

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