Is Buffalo Lodge Lake Safe for Swimming?
Buffalo Lodge Lake in McHenry County, North Dakota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Grade | NR (Not rated) |
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 μg/L |
| Location | McHenry County, North Dakota |
How does Buffalo Lodge Lake compare?
Buffalo Lodge Lake is not rated for water quality — it does not have enough recent summer sampling for a letter grade, so it is not compared with the North Dakota state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 3 feet. That falls into moderate clarity — typical for lakes with some nutrient enrichment. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 2.6 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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