Eagle Point Lake
Eagle Point Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 76°F
- Max depth
- ~29 ft est.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- No
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Eagle Point Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washington County, Minnesota with an estimated average depth of about 29 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 74 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Eagle Point Lake ranks #60 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited 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
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 62 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.6 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Eagle Point Lake
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Water Temperature
Eagle Point Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 77°F) and coldest in May (about 52°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 35 field readings (2011–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Eagle Point Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~29 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~11 ft est. |
| Public Access | No |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Minnesota has not published bathymetry for Eagle Point Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
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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EPA Impairment Status
Eagle Point Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN82-0109-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #60 of 75 lakes in Washington County
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Point Lake
What is the water quality grade for Eagle Point Lake?
- Eagle Point Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 62 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.6 µg/L.
Is Eagle Point 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. Eagle Point Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 19.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Eagle Point Lake?
- Eagle Point Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August, from 35 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Eagle Point Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Eagle Point Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 29 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
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Where this data comes from
28 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA28 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
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