Finger Lakes
Boone County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Finger Lakes is a 79-acre mesotrophic lake in Boone County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Boone County, Finger Lakes ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 16.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.1 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 12 lakes in Boone County
Nearby Lakes in Boone County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Finger Lakes is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Finger Lakes Dam South, built primarily for recreation on the ROCKY FORK CK.; earth-type dam, 44 ft tall and 910 ft long.
- Surface area
- 79 ac
- Normal storage
- 398 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 585 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.84 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MO. DNR PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO12212 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.05 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-08-30
Monitoring stations: 1