Indian Creek Dam Lake
Hettinger County, WisconsinEutrophic
Indian Creek Dam Lake is a 236-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hettinger County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Hettinger County, Indian Creek Dam Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 8.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.2 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 236 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Hettinger County
Nearby Lakes in Hettinger County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Indian Creek Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Indian Creek Dam (completed 1979), built primarily for recreation on the Indian Creek; earth-type dam, 43 ft tall and 890 ft long.
- Surface area
- 236 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,661 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 5,648 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 14 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00397 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Indian Creek Dam Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit ND-10130204-006-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: 2023-10-10
Monitoring stations: 1