Indian Hills Lake Nr. Dam
Crawford County, WisconsinEutrophic
Indian Hills Lake Nr. Dam is a 355-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Crawford County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2020.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-02. 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 3.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 35 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 28.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 35 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 28.4 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 355 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Crawford County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Indian Hills Lake Nr. Dam holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CLittle Prairie Lake by DamPhelps County · 15 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLittle Prairie LakePhelps County · 15 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CPeaceful Valley LakeGasconade County · 18 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLost Valley LakeGasconade County · 25.6 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CPort Hudson LakeFranklin County · 27.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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 Hills Lake Nr. Dam is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Indian Hills Lake Dam (completed 1960), built primarily for recreation on the BRUSH CREEK; earth-type dam, 50 ft tall and 1,300 ft long.
- Surface area
- 355 ac
- Normal storage
- 8,875 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 8,875 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 15.18 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- INDIAN HILLS PROP OWNERS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30075 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.14 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Indian Hills Lake Nr. Dam 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_7288.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.52 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: 2020-09-02
Monitoring stations: 2