Little Dixie Lk. Lake
Callaway County, WisconsinEutrophic
Little Dixie Lk. Lake is a 196-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Callaway County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Callaway County, Little Dixie Lk. Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 67 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 36.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 67 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 36.4 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 196 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Callaway County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Dixie Lk. Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake of the WoodsBoone County · 7.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- CPhillips LakeBoone County · 9.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CBethel LakeBoone County · 11.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CQuarry Heights LakeBoone County · 12.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DStephens LakeBoone County · 10.5 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
Nearby Lakes in Callaway County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Jackson County · Clarity: 2 ft
St. Charles County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Little Dixie Lk. Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Little Dixie Lake Dam (completed 1958), built primarily for recreation on the OWL CREEK; earth-type dam, 42 ft tall and 1,850 ft long.
- Surface area
- 196 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,075 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,849 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3.61 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
All listed purposes: Recreation;Flood Risk Reduction.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10888 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Little Dixie Lk. 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 MO_7180.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.93 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: 2024-08-02
Monitoring stations: 1