Rathbun Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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06/04/2026

Date: June 4, 2026
Lake Elevation: 905.61’
Normal Lake Elevation: 904.00'

Discharging to the:
Chariton River: 1200cfs
Rathbun Fish Hatchery: 2cfs

Chariton River Gauges:
Below the Dam: 5.97’
Moulton Gauge: 22.75’

Precipitation: 0.00”

The outlet area will be closed until 1:00pm today!
06/04/2026

The outlet area will be closed until 1:00pm today!

Update: The outlet area is back open!

On Thursday, June 4th, the outlet area will be closed from 6:00am - 1:00pm for routine survey work.

Update: The outlet area is back open! On Thursday, June 4th, the outlet area will be closed from 6:00am - 1:00pm for rou...
06/03/2026

Update: The outlet area is back open!

On Thursday, June 4th, the outlet area will be closed from 6:00am - 1:00pm for routine survey work.

06/03/2026

Date: June 3, 2026
Lake Elevation: 905.74'
Normal Lake Elevation: 904.00'

Discharging to the:
Chariton River: 1200cfs
Rathbun Fish Hatchery: 2cfs

Chariton River Gauges:
Below the Dam: 5.99'
Moulton Gauge: 22.79'

Precipitation: 0.05"

Start paddling smart by taking an online safe paddling course.  From securing your boat to your vehicle to waterway haza...
06/03/2026

Start paddling smart by taking an online safe paddling course. From securing your boat to your vehicle to waterway hazard identification and what to do during challenging weather, this online course covers everything you need to know to ensure your paddling experience is safe and enjoyable.
Get started here: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/

06/03/2026

Update: The dam crest road is back open.

The dam crest road will be closed today, Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:00am - 1:00pm for routine survey work. Please use the road below the dam.

06/02/2026

Date: June 2, 2026
Lake Elevation: 905.91’
Normal Lake Elevation: 904.00'

Discharging to the:
Chariton River: 1200cfs
Rathbun Fish Hatchery: 11cfs

Chariton River Gauges:
Below the Dam: 7.67’
Moulton Gauge: 24.22'

Precipitation: 0.00"

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life ...
06/01/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

06/01/2026

Date: June 1, 2026
Lake Elevation: 906.13'
Normal Lake Elevation: 904.00'

Discharging to the:
Chariton River: 1200cfs
Rathbun Fish Hatchery: 11cfs

Chariton River Gauges:
Below the Dam: 7.69'
Moulton Gauge: 24.24'

Precipitation: 0.06"

05/30/2026

Date: May 30, 2026
Lake Elevation: 906.49'
Normal Lake Elevation: 904.00'

Discharging to the:
Chariton River: 1200cfs
Rathbun Fish Hatchery: 2cfs

Chariton River Gauges:
Below the Dam: 7.69'
Moulton Gauge: 24.26'

Precipitation: 0.00"

Address

20112 Highway J5t
Centerville, IA
52544

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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