Indian Creek Lake
Livingston County, WisconsinEutrophic
Indian Creek Lake is a 192-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Livingston County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2022.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-10-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 80 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.9 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Livingston County
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Indian Creek Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Indian Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Indian Creek Community Dam (completed 1988), built primarily for recreation on the INDIAN CREEK (TRIBUTARY); earth-type dam, 56 ft tall and 1,300 ft long.
- Surface area
- 192 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,860 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,860 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO12221 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.11 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Indian Creek 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_7389.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.07 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: 2022-10-12
Monitoring stations: 1