Kramper Lake
Dakota County, Nebraska226 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 1 in the county
Kramper Lake in Dakota County, Nebraska has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.3 µg/L. Surface area: 226.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.5 ft
- Area
- 226 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 46.3 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 13.3 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Kramper Lake is a 226-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Dakota County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDEE, last sampled 2024-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Kramper Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Phosphorus 46.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 13.3 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 46.3 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 226 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Kramper Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Kramper Lake
- Jones Creek RV Campground0.6 km
- Pigeon Creek Equestrian Campground1.3 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Kramper Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +3.292 m/yr | 9 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.31 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.13 µg/L/yr | 9 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Kramper Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pigeon-Jones Creek 15 (completed 2013), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the Jones Creek; earth-type dam, 69 ft tall and 2,000 ft long.
- Surface area
- 226.2 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,366.8 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 7,430 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 8.34 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Other.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NE03270 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.1 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Dakota County
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Frequently asked questions about Kramper Lake
Where is Kramper Lake?
- Kramper Lake is a lake in Dakota County, Nebraska. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kramper Lake?
- Kramper Lake in Dakota County, Nebraska has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.3 µg/L. Surface area: 226.2 acres.
Is Kramper Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Kramper Lake?
- Kramper Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Jones Creek RV Campground, Pigeon Creek Equestrian Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
126 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
21NEB001_WQX126 samples · 2016–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 447.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll a and b in phytoplankton by HPLC/UV
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles