Leesville Lake
Carroll County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Leesville Lake is a 1,000-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Carroll County, OH. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Carroll County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Leesville Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Leesville Dam (completed 1937), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the MCGUIRE CREEK; earth-type dam, 74 ft tall and 1,695 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,000 ac
- Normal storage
- 19,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 37,400 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 48 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Huntington District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID OH00014 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-20
Monitoring stations: 2