Goose Creek Lake
Ste. Genevieve County, WisconsinOligotrophic
Goose Creek Lake is a 379-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Ste. Genevieve County, MO. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 9.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.9 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | 9.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 379 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Ste. Genevieve County
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Warren County · Clarity: 12.6 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 16.3 ft
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Goose Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Goose Creek Lake Dam (completed 1986), built primarily for recreation on the GOOSE CREEK; earth-type dam, 139 ft tall and 1,070 ft long.
- Surface area
- 379 ac
- Normal storage
- 13,782 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 13,782 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6.96 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- GOOSE CREEK LAKE TRUSTEES, INC
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO31743 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-08-13
Monitoring stations: 2