Barnes Lake
Stutsman County, WisconsinEutrophic
Barnes Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stutsman County, ND. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Stutsman County, Barnes Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Stutsman County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Barnes Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BClark LakeStutsman County · 7.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLake WilliamsKidder County · 17.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CFrettum Dam LakeKidder County · 21.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CBader LakeStutsman County · 28.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Stutsman County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-04
Monitoring stations: 1