Bowling Green Lake
Pike County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Bowling Green Lake is a 45-acre mesotrophic lake in Pike County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 24.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 24.6 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.1 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Pike County
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Bowling Green Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Warren County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Ralls County · Clarity: 3.7 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Platte County · Clarity: 4.7 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 5 ft
Phelps County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Bowling Green Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Bowling Green Dam #1 (completed 1954), built primarily for water supply on the TRIBUTARY TO NOIX CREEK; earth-type dam, 73 ft tall and 660 ft long.
- Surface area
- 45 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,410 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,734 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.27 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Flood Risk Reduction.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10262 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.04 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Bowling Green Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7003.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.84 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-08-12
Monitoring stations: 1