Lake Arlington
Cook County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Lake Arlington is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cook County, IL. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Cook County, Lake Arlington ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 68 lakes in Cook County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Arlington holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AAxehead LakeCook County · 8.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BOpeka LakeCook County · 7.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
Nearby Lakes in Cook County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Arlington is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Cornell Avenue Dam (completed 1977), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the MCDONALD CREEK; earth-type dam, 9 ft tall and 100 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 0 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- VILLAGE OF WHEELING
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IL55079 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.82 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-29
Monitoring stations: 1