Binder Lake
Adams County, WisconsinEutrophic
Binder Lake is a 79-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Adams County, IA. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Adams County, Binder Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 24.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 79.4 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Adams County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Binder Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Adams County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Binder Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Binder Lake Dam (completed 1942), built primarily for water supply on the TR-EAST NODAWAY; earth-type dam, 35 ft tall and 711 ft long.
- Surface area
- 79.4 ac
- Normal storage
- 990 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,100 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3.34 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Corning Municipal Utilities
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IA01332 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-07
Monitoring stations: 1