Homme Dam Lake
Walsh County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Homme Dam Lake is a 290-acre mesotrophic lake in Walsh County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Walsh County, Homme Dam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2025-06-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 4.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.7 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.4 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Walsh County
Nearby Lakes in Walsh County
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Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Homme Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Homme Dam (completed 1950), built primarily for water supply on the SOUTH BRANCH OF PARK RIVER; concrete-type dam, 72 ft tall and 865 ft long.
- Surface area
- 290 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,550 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 7,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 226 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - St. Paul District
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Other;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation;Flood Risk Reduction.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00310 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Homme Dam Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit ND-09020310-001-L_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: 2025-06-11
Monitoring stations: 3