Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake
Divide County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is a 38-acre mesotrophic lake in Divide County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Divide County, Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-12. 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 9.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Divide County
Nearby Lakes in Divide County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 (completed 1986), built primarily for recreation on the West Branch Short Creek; earth-type dam, 23 ft tall and 480 ft long.
- Surface area
- 38 ac
- Normal storage
- 630 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,100 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6.1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00416 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.19 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-12
Monitoring stations: 1