Hazel Creek Lk. Lake
Adair County, WisconsinEutrophic
Hazel Creek Lk. Lake is a 515-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Adair County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Adair County, Hazel Creek Lk. Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 515 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 5 lakes in Adair County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Hazel Creek Lk. Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BForest LakeAdair County · 9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CHazel Creek Lk. LakeAdair County · 0.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BMilan Lake NorthSullivan County · 26 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CForest Lake Se BranchAdair County · 8.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Adair County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Warren County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Ralls County · Clarity: 3.7 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Platte County · Clarity: 4.7 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 5 ft
Phelps County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Hazel Creek Lk. Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Hazel Creek Dam (completed 1982), built primarily for recreation on the HAZEL CREEK; earth-type dam, 65 ft tall and 1,343 ft long.
- Surface area
- 515 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,600 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 9,600 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 7.91 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- CITY OF KIRKSVILLE
All listed purposes: Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO12199 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Hazel Creek Lk. Lake 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 MO_7152.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.53 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: 2020-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1