How Clean Is Beaver Lake?
Beaver Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 9.5 ft. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Beaver Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 9.5 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 27 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 48 | <50 = clean |
How does Beaver Lake compare?
Beaver Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Steele County by water quality score.