Is Mt Carmel Dam Lake Safe for Swimming?
Mt Carmel Dam Lake in Cavalier County, North Dakota has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. 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: 7.9 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.2 μg/L |
| Location | Cavalier County, North Dakota |
How does Mt Carmel Dam Lake compare?
Mt Carmel Dam Lake does not have enough recent summer sampling to compare with the North Dakota state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 7.9 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference. Algae levels (chlorophyll-a) measure 6.2 µg/L — low and well within safe swimming guidelines.
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