Dam Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Dam Lake and Long Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
B
Dam Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
B
Long Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Dam Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 12 ft | 10.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 48 ft | 116 ft |
| Surface Area | 597.66 acres | 434.72 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 16 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Dam Lake: 12 ft, Long Lake: 10.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Dam Lake supports more documented fish species.