How Clean Is Chippewa Flowage -Winter Dam Lake?
Chippewa Flowage -Winter Dam Lake is a clean lake by Wisconsin standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 14.3 ft. Phosphorus: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Chippewa Flowage -Winter Dam Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | B |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 14.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 49 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 49 | <50 = clean |
How does Chippewa Flowage -Winter Dam Lake compare?
Chippewa Flowage -Winter Dam Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of B. It ranks #46 of 52 lakes in Sawyer County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.