Dallas County Lake Quality
Iowa, 2 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Dallas County has 2 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. The county average is C — the middle of the rubric, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Dale Maffitt Reservoir (B); the most-stressed is Beaver Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Dale Maffitt Reservoir — or check the official Iowa fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Dallas County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Maffitt Reservoir | B | 9.8 ft | - |
| 2 | Beaver Lake | F | 1.9 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.