Higginsville South Lake
Lafayette County, WisconsinEutrophic
Higginsville South Lake is a 151-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lafayette County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lafayette County, Higginsville South Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 94.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 35.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 94.2 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 35.3 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Lafayette County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Higginsville South Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BRock Lake Village LakeJohnson County · 24.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BLake ButeoJohnson County · 22.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- CKnob Noster S.P. Lake 2Johnson County · 21.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DHazel Hill Lake by DamJohnson County · 16 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- FEdwin A Pape LakeLafayette County · 9.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Lafayette County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Jackson County · Clarity: 2 ft
St. Charles County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Higginsville South Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Higginsville South Reservoir Dam (completed 1949), built primarily for water supply on the JOHNSON CREEK; earth-type dam, 34 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 151 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,661 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,747 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3,400 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- CITY OF HIGGINSVILLE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10146 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Higginsville South 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_7190.00 · Official waterbody report
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: 2024-08-06
Monitoring stations: 2