Kalmbach Lake
LaMoure County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Kalmbach Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in LaMoure County, ND. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in LaMoure County, Kalmbach Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-08. 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 0.7 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 73.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 73.8 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in LaMoure County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Kalmbach Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CKulm-Edgeley Dam LakeLaMoure County · 14.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CBader LakeStutsman County · 26.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CHehn-Schaffer LakeStutsman County · 14.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
Nearby Lakes in LaMoure County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-08
Monitoring stations: 1