Lake Forest
Warren County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lake Forest is a 28-acre mesotrophic lake in Warren County, NY. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Warren County, Lake Forest ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 9 lakes in Warren County
Nearby Lakes in Warren County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Forest is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Forest Dam (completed 1973), built primarily for recreation on the TR-HUDSON RIVER; concrete-type dam, 12 ft tall and 307 ft long.
- Surface area
- 28 ac
- Normal storage
- 64 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 70 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- NORTHWOODS ASSOCIATION INC
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY01166 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-06
Monitoring stations: 1