Little Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Brown County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2017. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Brown County, Little Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2017-08-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 250 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 155 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 82.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 250 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 155 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 82 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Brown County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Little Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CPrairie LakeJackson County · 15.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DMission LakeBrown County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DAtchison County Park LakeAtchison County · 3.9 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DNla LakeAtchison County · 4.1 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DBrown Co State Fishing LakeBrown County · 14.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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More Kansas Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Kansas
Jackson County · Clarity: 1.5 ft
Atchison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Shawnee County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Osage County · Clarity: 0.6 ft
Pottawatomie County · Clarity: 1.5 ft
Douglas County · Clarity: 1 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Kansas
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2017-08-29
Monitoring stations: 1