How Clean Is Cherry Lake?
Cherry Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Cherry Lake | North Dakota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.2 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.2 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 54 | <50 = clean |
How does Cherry Lake compare?
Cherry Lake's grade of C matches or beats the North Dakota state average of C. It ranks #2 of 3 lakes in Kidder County by water quality score.