Brantingham Lake is a 327-acre mesotrophic lake in Lewis County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Lewis County, Brantingham Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.7 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.7 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 327 acres |
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Fishing Brantingham Lake
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Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Lewis County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Brantingham Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Brantingham Lake Dam (completed 1914), built primarily for recreation on the TR-FISH CREEK; earth-type dam, 10 ft tall and 144 ft long.
- Surface area
- 327 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,071 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,071 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.75 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- EDWARD WARNER
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY01243 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1