Lake Moraine
Madison County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Lake Moraine is a 260-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Madison County, NY. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Madison County, Lake Moraine ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 20.3 ft down. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 20.3 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 8 lakes in Madison County
Nearby Lakes in Madison County
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Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Moraine is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Moraine Dam (completed 1836), built primarily for navigation on the PAYNE BROOK; earth-type dam, 56 ft tall and 800 ft long.
- Surface area
- 260 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,765 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 6,300 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 8.05 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- New York State Canal Corporation
All listed purposes: Navigation;Other;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00354 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Moraine is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY0602-0007 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1