Lake Morris Vacation and Resort Properties

Lake Morris is impounded by Lake Morris Dam on Little Whitebreast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa and is used for drinking water and recreation purposes. Construction of Lake Morris Dam was completed in 1993. At normal levels it has a surface area of 155 acres. It is property of Chariton Municipal Utilities.

 

 

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