Anawanda Lake
Sullivan County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Anawanda Lake is a 9-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Sullivan County, NY. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Sullivan County, Anawanda Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 18.4 ft down. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 18.4 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Sullivan County
Nearby Lakes in Sullivan County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Anawanda Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Petrillo Lake Dam (completed 1952), built primarily for recreation on the BUCK BROOK; earth-type dam, 17 ft tall and 480 ft long.
- Surface area
- 9 ac
- Normal storage
- 41 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 68 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.36 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- BUCK BROOK ACRES, LLC
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00641 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.9 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-28
Monitoring stations: 1