How Clean Is Wood Lake?
Wood 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): 3 ft. Phosphorus: 181.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 26.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Wood Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 181.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 26.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 68 | <50 = clean |
How does Wood Lake compare?
Wood Lake's grade of D falls below the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Yellow Medicine County by water quality score.