Lake Springfield
Greene County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Springfield is a 360-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Greene County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Greene County, Lake Springfield ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 67.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 67.8 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.3 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 360 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Greene County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Springfield holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BFellows LakeGreene County · 14.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLake Taneycomo @ Rockaway BeachTaney County · 29.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BJames R. Just Ab. Lake SpringfieldGreene County · 2.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLake TaneycomoTaney County · 28.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
Nearby Lakes in Greene County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis city County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Springfield is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Springfield Dam (completed 1956), built primarily for water supply on the JAMES RIVER; earth-type dam, 45 ft tall and 1,950 ft long.
- Surface area
- 360 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,806 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 20,077 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 303 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- SPRINGFIELD CITY UTILIT.
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Other;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO20023 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Springfield 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 MO_7312.00 · 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: 2024-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1