Bass Lake
Lee County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Bass Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Lee County, IL. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lee County, Bass Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-07-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.1 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.1 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Lee County
Nearby Lakes in Lee County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cook County · Clarity: 9 ft
Cook County · Clarity: 8.5 ft
Williamson County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Johnson County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Gallatin County · Clarity: 3.9 ft
Rock Island County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Bass Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Bass Lake Dam (completed 1971), built primarily for recreation on the TRIB GREEN RIVER; earth-type dam, 11 ft tall and 472 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 49 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 186 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- WOODHAVEN ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IL00500 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-07-13
Monitoring stations: 1