Kent Park Lake
Johnson County, WisconsinEutrophic
Kent Park Lake is a 29-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Johnson County, IA. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Johnson County, Kent Park Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 28.7 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Johnson County
Nearby Lakes in Johnson County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Kent Park Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the F.W.Kent Park Dam (completed 1972), built primarily for recreation on the TR-CLEAR CREEK; earth-type dam, 34 ft tall and 850 ft long.
- Surface area
- 28.7 ac
- Normal storage
- 224 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 336 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.09 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Johnson County Conservation Board
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IA01324 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.07 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-08-26
Monitoring stations: 1