Browne Lake
Daggett County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Oxygen depletion (low DO)
- #7 of 7 in the county
- 14 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Browne Lake in Daggett County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Max depth
- ~14 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 46.5 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 3.9 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Browne Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Daggett County, Utah with an estimated average depth of about 14 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Daggett County, Browne Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2023-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Browne Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Browne Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for oxygen depletion (low DO), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus 46.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.9 µg/L. TSI 51. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 46.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~14 ft est. |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Utah has not published bathymetry for Browne Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Browne LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Browne Lake
- Browne Lake0.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Browne Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.047 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.42 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Browne Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Browne Lake (completed 1957), built primarily for recreation on the Beaver Creek; earth-type dam, 31 ft tall and 560 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 675 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 939 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 14 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID UT00054 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Browne Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit UT-L-14040106-019_00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Daggett County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Browne Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Daggett County
Frequently asked questions about Browne Lake
Where is Browne Lake?
- Browne Lake is a lake in Daggett County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Browne Lake?
- Browne Lake in Daggett County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.9 µg/L.
Is Browne Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Browne Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for oxygen depletion (low DO), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Browne Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Browne Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 14 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
Are there boat ramps on Browne Lake?
- Browne Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Browne Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Browne Lake?
- Browne Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Browne Lake. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
14 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX14 samples · 2018–2023
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles