Lake George
Steuben County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Lake George is a 538-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Steuben County, IN. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Steuben County, Lake George ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-07-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 14.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.5 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 537.95 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 7 lakes in Steuben County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake George holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Steuben County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake George is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake George Dam (completed 1927), built primarily for recreation on the CROOKED CREEK; earth-type dam, 15 ft tall and 405 ft long.
- Surface area
- 537.95 ac
- Normal storage
- 11,100 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 12,200 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 14.7 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- LAKE GEORGE COTTAGERS ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IN00798 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-07-21
Monitoring stations: 1