Dog Creek Lake
O'Brien County, WisconsinEutrophic
Dog Creek Lake is a 29-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in O'Brien County, IA. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in O'Brien County, Dog Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-09. 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 3.4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 25 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 29.3 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in O'Brien County
Nearby Lakes in O'Brien County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Dog Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Dog Creek Dam (completed 1967), built primarily for other on the DOG CREEK; earth-type dam, 43 ft tall and 1,150 ft long.
- Surface area
- 29.3 ac
- Normal storage
- 293 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 918 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4.86 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- OBrien County Conservation Board
All listed purposes: Other;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IA00833 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1