Belfield Dam Lake
Stark County, WisconsinEutrophic
Belfield Dam Lake is a 9-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stark County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Stark County, Belfield Dam Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.2 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 8.9 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Stark County
Nearby Lakes in Stark County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Belfield Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Belfield Railroad Dam (completed 1910), built primarily for recreation on the Norwegian Creek; earth-type dam, 20 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 8.9 ac
- Normal storage
- 70 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 127 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.67 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- City of Belfield
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00459 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-24
Monitoring stations: 1