Lake Shangrila -Benet
Lake Shangrila -Benet in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 110 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.9 ft
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Area
- 110 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Kenosha County
Lake Shangrila -Benet is a 110-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 24 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Lake Shangrila -Benet ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-06-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 46.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 46.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Shangrila-Benet LakePublic
- Benet LakeSemi-private
Fishing Lake Shangrila -Benet
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.337 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -8.88 µg/L/yr | 4 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Shangrila -Benet is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5R).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10027035 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.26 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Kenosha County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Shangrila -Benet
What is the water quality grade for Lake Shangrila -Benet?
- Lake Shangrila -Benet in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 46.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 24 ft. Surface area: 110 acres.
Is Lake Shangrila -Benet safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Shangrila -Benet has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Lake Shangrila -Benet?
- Lake Shangrila -Benet has a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake covers 110 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Shangrila -Benet?
- Lake Shangrila -Benet has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Shangrila-Benet Lake, Benet Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX8 samples · 2020–2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory