St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake vs St. Croix Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake and St. Croix Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Washington County, Minnesota.
C
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft.
C
St. Croix Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake | St. Croix Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 9.4 ft | 8.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 8.4K acres | 8.4K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 36 | 36 |
| 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 C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake: 9.4 ft, St. Croix Lake: 8.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake matches its peer on species count.