Fulton Chain Lakes
Herkimer County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Fulton Chain Lakes is a mesotrophic lake in Herkimer County, NY. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Herkimer County, Fulton Chain Lakes ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.3 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Herkimer County
Nearby Lakes in Herkimer County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Fulton Chain Lakes 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 NY0801-0373 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.63 km)
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: 2020-09-22
Monitoring stations: 1