Lake Lucern
Warren County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Lucern is a 42-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Warren County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Warren County, Lake Lucern ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 25.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 25.8 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.1 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 16 lakes in Warren County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Lucern holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AAlpine LakeWarren County · 2.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLake KonstanzWarren County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BCastlenovo LakeWarren County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BWhippoorwill LakeWarren County · 1.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BInnsbrook Lake Nr. DamWarren County · 0.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Warren County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Ralls County · Clarity: 3.7 ft
Platte County · Clarity: 4.7 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 5 ft
Phelps County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Randolph County · Clarity: 3.6 ft
Ralls County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lucern is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lucern Dam (completed 1971), built primarily for recreation on the TRIB CHARRETTE CREEK; earth-type dam, 30 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 42 ac
- Normal storage
- 338 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 674 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1,140 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- ASPENHOF CORP.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30519 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1