Is Little Prairie Lake Safe for Swimming?
Little Prairie Lake in Phelps County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity: 8.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 54 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 54 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.9 μg/L |
| Location | Phelps County, Wisconsin |
How does Little Prairie Lake compare?
With an overall water quality grade of C, Little Prairie Lake matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of Grade C. It ranks #2 of 3 lakes in Phelps County by water quality score.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 8.6 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 8.9 µg/L — moderate; acceptable for swimming on most days, but worth checking advisories.