Ransom County Lake Quality
North Dakota, 1 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Ransom County has 1 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. The county average is F — the most-stressed bracket in our rubric. Most monitored lakes here show persistent nutrient loading and algal pressure.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Dead Colt Creek Dam Lake (F); the most-stressed is Dead Colt Creek Dam Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Dead Colt Creek Dam Lake, whether the fish are safe to eat, and the best times to fish — or check the official North Dakota fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Ransom County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead Colt Creek Dam Lake | F | 3.3 ft | 39.4 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.