How Clean Is Short Creek Dam Lake?
Short Creek Dam 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): 3.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Short Creek Dam Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3.8 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.3 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 55 | <50 = clean |
How does Short Creek Dam Lake compare?
Short Creek Dam Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of C. It ranks #2 of 2 lakes in Burke County by water quality score.