How Clean Is Beaver Dam Lake?
Beaver Dam Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 11 ft. Phosphorus: 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Beaver Dam Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 11 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 42 | <50 = clean |
How does Beaver Dam Lake compare?
Beaver Dam Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #1 of 37 lakes in Barron County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.