Iron Mountain Lake News©
The News in and Around Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri
A Community Newsletter
The News in and Around Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri
A Community Newsletter
ABOUT
Iron Mountain Lake
Iron Mountain Lake
A lil' Bit About
Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri
Iron Mountain Lake is located in St. Francois County in the beautiful hills of southeast Missouri, Latitude: 37.69306 : Longitude: -90.6225 : Elevation: 1055 ft. Iron Mountain Lake is a city with a population of approximately 737 people and 295 full-time households.
In the heart of the City lies historic Iron Mountain Lake. The Lake is fed by Middlebrook Creek.
Construction of the Lake began in the summer of 1847. It was dug by hand with the help of mule and ox teams. The Dam is of earthen construction with rock fill. It is believed to be the oldest of its kind in Missouri. The Lake with its dam and spillway served as part of a hydraulic pumping system that was used in the early mining of iron ore from Iron Mountain.
The Lake at its height is 16 feet. Its capacity is 599 acre feet. Normal water storage is 280 acre feet. It drains an area of 3775 square miles. Its normal surface area is 70 acres.
The Lake and its park grounds is a great place for recreational purposes and picnicing. Oh, and by the way, the Lake has excellent fishing, too. But let's keep that as our lil' secret! OK?
Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri
Iron Mountain Lake is located in St. Francois County in the beautiful hills of southeast Missouri, Latitude: 37.69306 : Longitude: -90.6225 : Elevation: 1055 ft. Iron Mountain Lake is a city with a population of approximately 737 people and 295 full-time households.
In the heart of the City lies historic Iron Mountain Lake. The Lake is fed by Middlebrook Creek.
Construction of the Lake began in the summer of 1847. It was dug by hand with the help of mule and ox teams. The Dam is of earthen construction with rock fill. It is believed to be the oldest of its kind in Missouri. The Lake with its dam and spillway served as part of a hydraulic pumping system that was used in the early mining of iron ore from Iron Mountain.
The Lake at its height is 16 feet. Its capacity is 599 acre feet. Normal water storage is 280 acre feet. It drains an area of 3775 square miles. Its normal surface area is 70 acres.
The Lake and its park grounds is a great place for recreational purposes and picnicing. Oh, and by the way, the Lake has excellent fishing, too. But let's keep that as our lil' secret! OK?
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Iron Mountain Lake News simply provides publicly accessible information pertaining to the City of Iron Mountain Lake.
All photos are the property of Iron Mountain Lake News and cannot be
used or reproduced without the written permission of Iron Mountain Lake News
Copyright © 2009 Iron Mountain Lake News. All Rights Reserved.
Interesting Links About Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain Lake and The Surrounding Area
This is an item that was posted in the St. Francois - Family History & Genealogy Message Board. It is a reprint of an article by William L. Self in 1976.
The Geologic Column of Missouri - Summer 2008 - Volume 3, Issue 1
The History of Iron Mountain by Judge William Edgar
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
The Story of the Iron Mountain Baby
Fort Davidson State Park
Elephant Rocks State Park
Iron Mountain Lake - Fishing Notes
Missouri Department of Conservation
Online Hunting and Fishing Permits
The Geologic Column of Missouri - Summer 2008 - Volume 3, Issue 1
The History of Iron Mountain by Judge William Edgar
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
The Story of the Iron Mountain Baby
Fort Davidson State Park
Elephant Rocks State Park
Iron Mountain Lake - Fishing Notes
Missouri Department of Conservation
Online Hunting and Fishing Permits
THE
RULES OF
IRON MOUNTAIN LAKE
You must have a valid Missouri State Fishing Licence
Non-Residents must pay a
$3.00 Boat Ramp Usage Fee
NO WAKES on the
Lake at any time
No motors over 10 hp
DO NOT KEEP THE
GRASS CARP
IRON MOUNTAIN LAKE
You must have a valid Missouri State Fishing Licence
Non-Residents must pay a
$3.00 Boat Ramp Usage Fee
NO WAKES on the
Lake at any time
No motors over 10 hp
DO NOT KEEP THE
GRASS CARP
FISHINGNOTES.COM