Hannan Lake
Hennepin County, MinnesotaEutrophic
Hannan Lake earns a C — middle-of-the-pack water quality, with one or two parameters dragging the average down from a stronger grade. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.
At a TSI of 58, Hannan Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within Hennepin County's 104 graded waters, Hannan Lake sits at rank 23, near the top of the local distribution.
No invasive species are currently listed at Hannan Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Hannan Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. No formal public access is documented at Hannan Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. Multiple sampling years from Minnesota PCA volunteers and partner agencies back the grade, so the letter should hold steady absent a major watershed shift.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 52.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 52.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.5 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.033 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +9.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 104 lakes in Hennepin County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Hannan Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CWestwood LakeHennepin County · mi · Higher overall water quality score
- CWolfe Park LakeHennepin County · mi · Higher overall water quality score
- CMedicine LakeHennepin County · mi · Higher overall water quality score
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EPA Impairment Status
Hannan 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 MN27-0053-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.37 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: 2024-09-02
Monitoring stations: 1