How Clean Is Ten Mile Lake?
Ten Mile Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 13.6 ft. Phosphorus: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Ten Mile Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 13.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 45 | <50 = clean |
How does Ten Mile Lake compare?
Ten Mile Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #56 of 97 lakes in Otter Tail County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is stable based on 4 years of records.