Ham Lake vs Thomas Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Thomas Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Ham Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
D
Ham Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
B
Thomas Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ham Lake | Thomas Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 14 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 53 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 1.5K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 0 | 0 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Thomas Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Ham Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 14 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Thomas Lake also leads with 0 species.