Duane Lake
Schenectady County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Duane Lake is a 120-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Schenectady County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-15. 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 3.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Schenectady County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Duane Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Duane Lake Dam (completed 1926), built primarily for recreation on the TR-BOZENKILL; earth-type dam, 20 ft tall and 120 ft long.
- Surface area
- 120 ac
- Normal storage
- 10 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 250 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.25 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- PAUL M. CALLAHAN
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00510 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Duane 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 NY1311-0006 · Official waterbody report
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: 2020-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1