Caesar Creek Lake
Warren County, WisconsinEutrophic
Caesar Creek Lake is a 2,830-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Warren County, OH. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Warren County, Caesar 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
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 23.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 23.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 2.8K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Warren County
Nearby Lakes in Warren County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Caesar Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Caesar Creek Dam (completed 1976), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the CAESAR CREEK; rockfill-type dam, 180 ft tall and 2,650 ft long.
- Surface area
- 2,830 ac
- Normal storage
- 102,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 242,200 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 237 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Louisville District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Other;Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID OH00927 · Operator website
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