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Lake Victoria

Clinton County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic

Lake Victoria is a 52-acre mesotrophic lake in Clinton County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Clinton County, Lake Victoria ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-07-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)9 ftC
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)45Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Surface Area52 acres

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Clinton County

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Lake Victoria holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)

Lake Victoria is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Victoria Dam (completed 1961), built primarily for recreation on the Alder Creek; earth-type dam, 24 ft tall and 1,250 ft long.

Surface area
52 ac
Normal storage
500 ac-ft
Max storage
600 ac-ft
Drainage area
4 sq mi
Hazard class
Low
Owner
Lake Victoria Association

Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00618 · Operator website

EPA Impairment Status

Lake Victoria is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Pathogens (E. coli, fecal)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040500050103-08 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.43 km)

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: 2022-07-23

Monitoring stations: 1