Lake Eleanor
Warren County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Eleanor is a 3-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Warren County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Warren County, Lake Eleanor ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-14. 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 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 46.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 14.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 46.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 16 lakes in Warren County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Eleanor holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSherwood LakeWarren County · 0.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BSherwood Lake Nr. DamWarren County · 0.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
Nearby Lakes in Warren County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis city County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Eleanor is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Eleanor Dam (completed 1966), built primarily for recreation on the TR-WOLF CREEK; earth-type dam, 28 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 3 ac
- Normal storage
- 23 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 45 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 100 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- LK SHERWOOD EST HMOWN AS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30015 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1