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Des Moines River

Iowa • 41.9439, -93.4930
Length
539 mi
868 km
Elevation
1,498′ → 480′
1,018 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.04%
1.9 ft/mi
Drainage
13,426 mi²
34,774 km²
Avg Flow
-- cfs
1.8 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,959 mi
4,762 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on Des Moines River

There are 17 USGS water level monitoring stations on Des Moines River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Des Moines River

There are 112 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Des Moines River.