How Clean Is Sheep Creek Dam Lake?
Sheep Creek Dam Lake has poor water quality, with elevated phosphorus and algae. It received a water quality grade of D (Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 2.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Sheep Creek Dam Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 2.7 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 60 | <50 = clean |
How does Sheep Creek Dam Lake compare?
Sheep Creek Dam Lake's grade of D falls below the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #6 of 6 lakes in Grant County by water quality score.