How Clean Is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake has very poor water quality and a high algae bloom risk. It received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 3 ft. Phosphorus: 220 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 72.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Wood Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 220 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 72 | <50 = clean |
How does Wood Lake compare?
Wood Lake's grade of F falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #4 of 5 lakes in Yellow Medicine County by water quality score.