Galena Lake
Jo Daviess County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Galena Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jo Daviess County, IL. 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 2020-07-17. 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 5.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Jo Daviess County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Galena Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Smallpox Creek Dam (completed 1974), built primarily for recreation on the SMALLPOX CREEK; rockfill-type dam, 60 ft tall and 1,100 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 4,208 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 6,500 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- GALENA TERRITORY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IL01003 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-07-17
Monitoring stations: 1