Ripley Lake vs Unnamed Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ripley Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Unnamed Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Meeker County, Minnesota.
C
Ripley Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.8 ft.
F
Unnamed Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ripley Lake | Unnamed Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4.8 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 42.5 µg/L | 224 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 614.31 acres | 552.86 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 10 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Ripley Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Unnamed Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 4.8 ft vs 0.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Ripley Lake also leads with 12 species.