Is Prairie Lake Safe for Swimming?
Prairie Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin 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: 2 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft |
| Location | Barron County, Wisconsin |
How does Prairie Lake compare?
Prairie Lake is not rated for water quality — it does not have enough recent summer sampling for a readings, so it is not compared with the Wisconsin state average.
Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 2 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff.
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