Lake Irvine
Ramsey County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Irvine is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Ramsey County, ND. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Ramsey County, Lake Irvine ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-17. 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 2.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 361 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 15.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.9 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 361 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 8 lakes in Ramsey County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Irvine holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CDevils LakeBenson County · 17.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CDevils LakeRamsey County · 18.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DPelican LakeRamsey County · 9.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Ramsey County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-17
Monitoring stations: 1