Lake Carmel
Putnam County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Lake Carmel is a 240-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Lake Carmel ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-27. 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 5.6 ft. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 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 | 240 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 13 lakes in Putnam County
Nearby Lakes in Putnam County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Carmel is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Carmel Dam (completed 1930), built primarily for recreation on the MIDDLE BRANCH CROTON RIVER; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall and 475 ft long.
- Surface area
- 240 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,620 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,790 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 13 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- TOWN OF KENT
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00100 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Carmel is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1302-0006 · Official waterbody report
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: 2020-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1