Lake of the Wood
Marshall County, Indiana421 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake of the Wood. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 48 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake of the Wood in Marshall County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 41 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17 µg/L. Maximum depth: 47.9 ft. Surface area: 421 acres.
Lake of the Wood is a 421-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Marshall County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 48 feet (16-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2023-08-21. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake of the Wood is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water47.9 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake of the Wood is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake of the Wood is safe to swim in today is a call for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake of the Wood
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Lake of the Wood, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 41 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 17 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 41µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 17µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
Max depth
47.9 ft
Average depth
16.1 ft
Surface area
421 acres
Shoreline
6.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Lake of the WoodsPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake of the Wood is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption, Recreation.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit INK01P1073_00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake of the Wood
Where is Lake of the Wood?
- Lake of the Wood is a lake in Marshall County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake of the Wood?
- Lake of the Wood in Marshall County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 41 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17 µg/L. Maximum depth: 47.9 ft. Surface area: 421 acres.
Is Lake of the Wood safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake of the Wood is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake of the Wood?
- Lake of the Wood has a maximum depth of 47.9 feet and an average depth of 16.1 feet. The lake covers 421 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake of the Wood?
- Lake of the Wood has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake of the Woods. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake of the Wood?
- Lake of the Wood has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Indiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake of the Wood come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory