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Lake Cornelia

Lake in Iowa · 252 acres · near Cornelia

Aerial view of Lake Cornelia, August 2023
Aerial view of Lake Cornelia, August 2023 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Lake Cornelia is a 252-acre lake near Cornelia in Iowa, with 1 public boat ramp listed here. The deepest point is about 20 feet.

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2014) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 20, 2026

Depth contours in feet from Iowa DNR; deepest point about 20 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.

Boat launches on Lake Cornelia