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Kulm-Edgeley Dam Lake

LaMoure County, WisconsinEutrophic

Kulm-Edgeley Dam Lake is a 27-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in LaMoure County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in LaMoure County, Kulm-Edgeley Dam Lake ranks #2 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

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 14.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)9 ftC
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)14.1 µg/LC
Trophic State Index (TSI)51Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Surface Area27 acres

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in LaMoure County

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Kulm-Edgeley Dam Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)

Kulm-Edgeley Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Kulm Edgeley Dam (completed 1968), built primarily for recreation on the Maple River-TR; earth-type dam, 43 ft tall and 600 ft long.

Surface area
27 ac
Normal storage
330 ac-ft
Max storage
649 ac-ft
Drainage area
6 sq mi
Hazard class
Low
Owner
LaMoure County WRB

Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00014 · Operator website

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