Dale Maffitt Reservoir
| Dale Maffitt Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°31′01″N 93°47′31″W / 41.517°N 93.792°WCoordinates: 41°31′01″N 93°47′31″W / 41.517°N 93.792°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
Maffitt Lake is a reservoir in the four corners of Dallas County, Polk County, Warren County, and Madison County, Iowa. It is located at 41°31′01″N 93°47′31″W / 41.517°N 93.792°W.
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.
Also a nice place to take a walk as there are a significant number of trails and picnic areas in this parklike setting.