Newest reservoirs in Iowa
This is a comparison for lakes within USA > Midwest > Iowa > - Compared by Newest (Youngest) Reservoirs and the year it was completed.Note: For some lakes, age data is unknown or does not apply, so this table may display fewer lakes than the total 15 articles we have published for Iowa lakes.
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Lake name ![]() |
Completion year ![]() |
Lake description |
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Saylorville Lake (Central, Iowa, Midwest, USA) |
1977 | Also known as Saylorville Reservoir Saylorville Lake is a man-made reservoir located on the Des Moines River bordering the town of Polk City, about 11 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa. Th… |
Rathbun Lake (Iowa, Midwest, South Central, USA) |
1972 | Also known as Lake Rathbun One of the largest lakes in the state of Iowa, Rathbun Lake is located in Appanoose County and is a perfect place to enjoy water sports, fishing, and… |
Lake Red Rock (Iowa, Midwest, South Central, USA) |
1969 | Also known as Red Rock Lake, Red Rock Reservoir Lake Red Rock is a reservoir in south-central Iowa created by the Army Corps of Engineers. This Marion County lake was constructed over the course of… |
Coralville Lake (East Central, Iowa, Midwest, USA) |
1958 | Also known as Coralville Reservoir Star of east-central Iowa’s recreation opportunities, Coralville Lake has led the pack for the 60 years of its existence. Originally built to control… |
Carter Lake IA (Iowa, Metro, Midwest, Nebraska, Southwest, USA) |
1877 | In the late 1800’s the Missouri River changed its course, altering the future of the area around Omaha, Nebraska and creating Carter Lake. Spanning pa… |