Lime Lake
Cattaraugus County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lime Lake is a 154-acre mesotrophic lake in Cattaraugus County, NY. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.6 ft. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.6 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Cattaraugus County
Nearby Lakes in Cattaraugus County
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Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lime Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lime Lake Outlet Dam (completed 1850), built primarily for recreation on the LIME LAKE OUTLET; earth-type dam, 12 ft tall and 200 ft long.
- Surface area
- 154 ac
- Normal storage
- 550 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 616 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- CATTARAUGUS COUNTY;LIME LAKE COTTAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00924 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.92 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Lime Lake 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 NY0104-0001 · 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: 2020-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1