Cloverdale Lake
Cloverdale Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 45.45 acres.
- Clarity
- 5 ft
- Typical in August
- 79°F
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Area
- 45 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
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Cloverdale Lake is a 45-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washington County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 28 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 74 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Cloverdale Lake ranks #63 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Cloverdale Lake
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Water Temperature
Cloverdale Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 79°F) and coldest in Apr (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 24 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 66% |
| Public Access | No |
Fishing Cloverdale Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.077 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +14 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Cloverdale Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN82-0010-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.77 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #63 of 75 lakes in Washington County
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Frequently asked questions about Cloverdale Lake
What is the water quality grade for Cloverdale Lake?
- Cloverdale Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 45.45 acres.
Is Cloverdale Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Cloverdale Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Cloverdale Lake?
- Cloverdale Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in August, from 24 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Cloverdale Lake?
- Cloverdale Lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet. The lake covers 45.45 acres.
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Where this data comes from
28 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA28 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
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 details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder