Dutch Lake
Dutch Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 175.45 acres.
- Clarity
- 4 ft
- Typical in August
- 62°F
- Max depth
- 45 ft
- Area
- 175 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 5
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Why Dutch Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Dutch Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Dutch Lake is a 175-acre lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 45 feet. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Dutch Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Dutch Lake typically sits around 62°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 60°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 62°F) and coldest in Nov (about 46°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 276 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 47% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Dutch LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Dutch Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.131 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +9.93 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | +0.09 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (4 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2012-03-19 (2012) | 2011-04-10 (2011) |
| Ice-In | 2010-11-23 (2010) | 2010-11-23 (2010) |
Most recent ice-out: 2012-03-19
EPA Impairment Status
Dutch Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN27-0181-00 · Official waterbody report
Graded lakes near Dutch Lake
Dutch Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Dutch Lake
What is the water quality grade for Dutch Lake?
- Dutch Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 4 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 175.45 acres.
Is Dutch Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Dutch Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Dutch Lake?
- Dutch Lake typically sits around 62°F at the surface in August, from 276 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Dutch Lake?
- Dutch Lake has a maximum depth of 45 feet. The lake covers 175.45 acres.
What fish are in Dutch Lake?
- Fish species found in Dutch Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Dutch Lake is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
When does Dutch Lake thaw?
- Dutch Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 5.
Are there boat ramps on Dutch Lake?
- Dutch Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Dutch Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA4 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate