Ball Lake
Steuben County, Indiana89 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Ball Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 66 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Ball Lake in Steuben County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 311.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 65.9 ft. Surface area: 89 acres.
Ball Lake is a 89-acre lake in Steuben County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 66 feet (41-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2022-09-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Ball Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water65.9 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Ball Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Ball Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Ball Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 311.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 12.4 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 312µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 12.4µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Max depth
65.9 ft
Average depth
41 ft
Surface area
89 acres
Shoreline
2.1 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife AreaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Ball Lake
Where is Ball Lake?
- Ball Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Ball Lake?
- Ball Lake in Steuben County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 311.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 65.9 ft. Surface area: 89 acres.
Is Ball Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Ball Lake?
- Ball Lake has a maximum depth of 65.9 feet and an average depth of 41 feet. The lake covers 89 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Ball Lake?
- Ball Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Ball Lake?
- Ball Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Indiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Ball Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory