Buck Creek Lake
Clark County, WisconsinEutrophic
Buck Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clark County, OH. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Clark County, Buck Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-18. 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 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 41.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 36.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 41.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 36.8 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Clark County
Nearby Lakes in Clark County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-18
Monitoring stations: 1