This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2008) |
Maffitt Lake is a reservoir in the four corners of Dallas County, Polk County, Warren County, and Madison County, Iowa.
| Dale Maffitt Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 Dale Maffitt Reservoir looking north toward the dam | |
  Dale Maffitt Reservoir  Dale Maffitt Reservoir | |
| Location | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°31′01″N 93°47′31″W / 41.517°N 93.792°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 920 ft (280 m)[1] |
| Website | Des Moines Water Works |
It is owned by the Des Moines Water Works that serves as an emergency water supply for the city of Des Moines, Iowa. In a drought emergency, the level of the Raccoon River could be brought up by draining water from the lake into the river.
The main park area is named the Dale Maffit Reservoir and Arboretum. The park has a paved loop to a picnic area with lake access for kayaks and canoes. There are also hiking trails throughout the park. The picnic area has flush toilets that are open in the April through October.
The Gilfillan Family Cemetery is located near the entrance of the picnic area. This 19th century cemetery contains the remains of 10 early Polk County, Iowa settlers.
External links
edit- Des Moines Water Works Maffit Lake web page
- Iowa DNR Dale Maffit Reservoir web page
- A guide to Maffit Lake - desmoinesoutdoors.com
- Gilfillan Family Cemetery
 | This article related to a protected area in Iowa is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |