Canada Lake
Fulton County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Canada Lake is a 128-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Fulton County, NY. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Fulton County, Canada Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 7 lakes in Fulton County
Nearby Lakes in Fulton County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Canada Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Stewarts Landing Dam (completed 1923), built primarily for recreation on the SPRITE CREEK; concrete-type dam, 40 ft tall and 350 ft long.
- Surface area
- 128 ac
- Normal storage
- 8,960 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 8,960 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 41.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00947 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Canada Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1201-0050 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.34 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: 2020-09-30
Monitoring stations: 1