Lake Red Rock

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Lake Red Rock is the largest lake in Iowa, a popular reservoir on the Des Moines River known for recreation, wildlife habitat, and flood control.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf artificial lake
lake
reservoir
basinCountry United States
country United States
createdByStructure Red Rock Dam NERFINISHED
ecosystemService aquatic habitat
bird habitat
function reduces downstream flooding on the Des Moines River
hasFeature boat ramps
campgrounds
public recreation areas
trails
wetlands
wildlife refuges
hasFloodControlRoleFor Des Moines, Iowa
downstream communities on the Des Moines River
hasRecreationManagement U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation program
hasShorelineType flooded timber areas
rocky bluffs
sand and mud flats
hasUse boating
camping
fishing
hiking
hunting
wildlife viewing
knownFor migratory bird watching
scenic bluffs and shorelines
water-based recreation
largestLakeIn Iowa
locatedIn Iowa
Marion County, Iowa NERFINISHED
locatedInRegion south-central Iowa
locatedNear Knoxville, Iowa
Pella, Iowa
locatedOnRiver Des Moines River
managingAgency United States Army Corps of Engineers
partOf Des Moines River basin
purpose flood control
recreation
wildlife habitat
typeOfWaterBody inland reservoir
usedFor motorized boating
nature education
non-motorized boating
picnicking
swimming
watercourse Des Moines River


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