Rathbun Lake is in Appanoose County, in South-Central Iowa.
Vital Stats:| Area: | 11,000 acres | ||
| Maximum Depth: | 50 feet | ||
| Drainage: | 549 acres | ||
| Lake Type: | Reservoir | ||
| Boat Access: | many around the lake | ||
| Motor/Boat Restrictions: | none | ||
| Special Regulations: | none | ||
| Facilities: | camping, swimming, picnicking, hunting, water skiing, hiking | ||
| Map Available: | yes | ||
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists as impaired: |
no | ||
| Beach advisories in 2003 due to high bacteria: |
Not monitored for bacteria |
Associated Parks:
| Honey Creek State Park; Buck Creek, Prairie Ridge, Bridge View, Island View, and Rolling Cove Parks (USACOE) |
The information above was collected by Iowa State University Limnology Laboratory and The Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
