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Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake

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Grade D — Nutrient-rich
Nutrient-rich · #6 of 6 lakes in the county · Eutrophic
Limited DataEutrophic

Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 73.9 µg/L.

Mean depth
~276 ft est.
Type
Eutrophic

Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake

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Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin with an estimated average depth of about 276 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Sheboygan County, Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake ranks #6 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2020-10-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Limited 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

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Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 73.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No recent samples
Phosphorus73.9 µg/LPoor
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No recent samples
Trophic State Index (TSI)66Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Where to stay near Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake are listed below.

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Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Average Depth~276 ft est.

Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Wisconsin has not published bathymetry for Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake.

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
67,956 sq mi
Surface area
14,264,591 acres
Mean depth (modeled estimate)
~276 ft est.
Shoreline
1778.8 mi
Elevation
574 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.

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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

4 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Oostburg Wastewater Treatment Plant
    Oostburg · 2.4 mi away · NPDES WI0022233
    Recent violation
  • Cedar Grove Wastewater Trtmnt Facil
    Cedar Grove · 3 mi away · NPDES WI0020711
    Recent violation
  • Anatevka Dairy
    Lima, Town Of · 3.4 mi away · NPDES WI0066125
  • Bemis Manufacturing Co
    Sheboygan Falls · 4.5 mi away · NPDES WI0029521

Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.

County Ranking

Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Sheboygan County

Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades

Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.

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Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake

What is the water quality grade for Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake?

Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 73.9 µg/L.

Is Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove 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. Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

How deep is Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake?

No published bathymetric survey covers Dewitt Road-Cedar Grove Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 276 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.

Where this data comes from

5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX5 samples · 2020

Analytical methods

  • Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)