Deer Lake
Broome County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Deer Lake is a 32-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Broome County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Broome County, Deer Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Broome County
Nearby Lakes in Broome County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Deer Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Deer Lake Dam, built primarily for recreation on the FLY CREEK; earth-type dam, 10 ft tall and 125 ft long.
- Surface area
- 32 ac
- Normal storage
- 119 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 119 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- DEER LAKE ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY01476 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Deer Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1404-0038 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.13 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: 2020-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1