Arroda Lake
Oliver County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Arroda Lake is a 43-acre mesotrophic lake in Oliver County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Oliver County, Arroda Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 43.4 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Oliver County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Arroda Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AGarlk1390a LakeMercer County · 21 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AQacmainstfbk LakeMercer County · 20.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Oliver County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Arroda Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Daub Dam (completed 1971), built primarily for recreation on the Missouri-TR; earth-type dam, 79 ft tall and 1,620 ft long.
- Surface area
- 43.4 ac
- Normal storage
- 732 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,346 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6.2 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00372 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-17
Monitoring stations: 1