What is the water quality grade for Lake Alice?

Lake Alice in Ramsey County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 351.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.8 µg/L. Surface area: 3067 acres.

Is Lake Alice safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Lake Alice has an overall water quality grade of D. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 18.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Lake Alice

Ramsey County, WisconsinEutrophic

Lake Alice is a 3,067-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Ramsey County, ND. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Ramsey County, Lake Alice ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 351.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.1 ft	F
Phosphorus	351.5 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	18.8 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	70	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Lake Details

Characteristic	Value
Surface Area	3.1K acres

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #5 of 8 lakes in Ramsey County

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Lake Alice holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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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

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-10-17

Monitoring stations: 1