Beaver Lake
Broome County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Beaver Lake is a 40-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Broome County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Broome County, Beaver Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-20. 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 5.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Broome County
Nearby Lakes in Broome County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Beaver Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Beaver Lake Dam (completed 1939), built primarily for recreation on the TR-SUSQUEHANNA RIVER; concrete-type dam, 8 ft tall and 68 ft long.
- Surface area
- 40 ac
- Normal storage
- 70 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 100 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.86 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- BEAVER LAKE ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00359 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1