Davis Dam Lake
Slope County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Davis Dam Lake is a 15-acre mesotrophic lake in Slope County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Slope County, Davis Dam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 4.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 15.3 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Slope County
Nearby Lakes in Slope County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Davis Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Davis Fish Dam (completed 1963), built primarily for recreation on the Spring Creek; earth-type dam, 31 ft tall and 470 ft long.
- Surface area
- 15.3 ac
- Normal storage
- 147.7 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 307.4 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 7.6 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00211 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-05
Monitoring stations: 1