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 #3 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 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 44.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 35.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 44.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 35.7 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 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
EPA Impairment Status
Buck Creek Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OH050800011705 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.89 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: 2021-10-18
Monitoring stations: 1