Is Barry Lake Safe for Swimming?
Barry Lake in Big Stone County, Minnesota has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 0.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 348 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 149 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 348 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 149 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 8.8 ft |
| Location | Big Stone County, Minnesota |
How does Barry Lake compare?
Barry Lake does not have enough recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 0.8 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 149 µg/L — elevated; risk of harmful algal bloom advisories increases at this concentration.
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