Ingham Lake
Emmet County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Ingham Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Emmet County, IA. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-11. 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 1.4 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 49.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.4 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 49.7 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Emmet County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Ingham Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CUpper Gar LakeDickinson County · 21.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DLost Island LakePalo Alto County · 14.1 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DEast Okoboji LakeDickinson County · 21.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DLake MinnewashtaDickinson County · 21.5 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DLower Gar LakeDickinson County · 21.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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EPA Impairment Status
Ingham Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IA 04-UDM-1303 · 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: 2024-09-11
Monitoring stations: 1