Bone Creek Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Crawford County, Kansas. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Crawford County, Bone Creek Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-06-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 5.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 0 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 13 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 20.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 0 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 20 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 7 lakes in Crawford County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2018-06-25
Monitoring stations: 1