Lake Alice
Ramsey County, North Dakota3,067 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- #3 of 8 in the county
- Limited data
Lake Alice in Ramsey County, North Dakota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 368 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.8 µg/L. Surface area: 3067 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Typical in September
- 58°F
- Area
- 3,067 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 368 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 18.8 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Alice is a 3,067-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Ramsey County, Lake Alice ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDDEQ, last sampled 2023-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Alice is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Big water3,067 acres
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 368 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 18.8 µg/L. TSI 70. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 368 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.8 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Lake Alice typically sits around 58°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 70°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 72°F) and coldest in Nov (about 32°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 437 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Alice water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 3,067 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Alice, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Lake Alice
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -2.55 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +50.7 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -29.49 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Alice is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Alice Dam (completed 1942), built primarily for fish and wildlife pond on the MAUVAIS COULEE-TR; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 1,356 ft long.
- Surface area
- 3,067 ac
- Normal storage
- 11,642 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 11,642 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 704 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- US FISH & WILDLIFE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00322 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 8 lakes in Ramsey County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Alice holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Ramsey County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Alice
Where is Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice is a lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice in Ramsey County, North Dakota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 368 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.8 µg/L. Surface area: 3067 acres.
Is Lake Alice safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Alice?
- Lake Alice typically sits around 58°F at the surface in September, from 437 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
38 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS North Dakota Water Science Center
USGS-ND38 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- P, wu, WCA, persulfate CF color
- Plant pigments, sonication & 445
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
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish