Lincoln Lake
Lincoln County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Lincoln Lake is a 48-acre mesotrophic lake in Lincoln County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lincoln County, Lincoln Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 12.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.7 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 12.7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.7 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Lincoln County
Nearby Lakes in Lincoln County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lincoln Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lincoln Dam (completed 1965), built primarily for recreation on the DRY BRANCH SUGAR CREEK; earth-type dam, 69 ft tall and 535 ft long.
- Surface area
- 48 ac
- Normal storage
- 815 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,233 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.53 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MO. DNR PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10215 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-08-12
Monitoring stations: 2