How Clean Is Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Minnesota. It received a water quality grade of A (Excellent) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 14.4 ft. Phosphorus: 12.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Horseshoe Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 14.4 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 12.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 40 | <50 = clean |
How does Horseshoe Lake compare?
Horseshoe Lake's grade of A matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #52 of 120 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is improving based on 5 years of records.