Lake Meyer
Winneshiek County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Meyer is a 38-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Winneshiek County, IA. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-10-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 35.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 35.6 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 37.6 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Winneshiek County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Meyer is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Meyer Dam (completed 1966), built primarily for recreation on the TR-TURKEY RIVER; earth-type dam, 46 ft tall and 530 ft long.
- Surface area
- 37.6 ac
- Normal storage
- 564 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 754 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.11 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Winneshiek County Conservation Board
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IA01077 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-10-21
Monitoring stations: 1