Lake Carey
Wyoming County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Lake Carey is a 263-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wyoming County, PA. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-07-12. 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 5.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 263 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Wyoming County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Carey is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Carey (completed 1876), built primarily for recreation on the BILLINGS MILL BROOK; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 109 ft long.
- Surface area
- 263 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,781 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,810 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 7 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- LAKE CAREY WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID PA00887 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Carey is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit PA-LRP-02050106002805 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.09 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-07-12
Monitoring stations: 1