Is Wood Lake Safe for Swimming?
Wood Lake in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. 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: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 181.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 26.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 181.5 μg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 26.7 μg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft |
| Location | Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
How does Wood Lake compare?
On nutrient and algae readings, Wood Lake runs above the Minnesota state average. It ranks #1 of 1 lakes in Yellow Medicine County on nutrient and algae readings.
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 26.7 µg/L — elevated; risk of harmful algal bloom advisories increases at this concentration.
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