Lake Metigoshe
Bottineau County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Metigoshe is a 1,620-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bottineau County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Bottineau County, Lake Metigoshe ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 9.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.1 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1.6K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Bottineau County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Metigoshe holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake UpsilonRolette County · 23.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BJarvis Lake CenterRolette County · 23 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BWheaton LakeRolette County · 26 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Metigoshe is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Metigoshe Dam (completed 1961), built primarily for recreation on the Oak Creek; earth-type dam, 9 ft tall and 76 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,620 ac
- Normal storage
- 16,100 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 21,650 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 59 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Oak Creek WRB
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00024 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-11
Monitoring stations: 3