Lotawana Lk. Lake
Jackson County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lotawana Lk. Lake is a 480-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Lotawana Lk. Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 31 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 31 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Warren County · Clarity: 3.8 ft
Ralls County · Clarity: 3.7 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Platte County · Clarity: 4.7 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 5 ft
Phelps County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lotawana Lk. Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lotawana Dam (completed 1928), built primarily for recreation on the WEST FORK SNI-A-BAR CREEK; earth-type dam, 58 ft tall and 1,650 ft long.
- Surface area
- 480 ac
- Normal storage
- 11,568 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 11,568 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 13.38 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- LAKE LOTAWANA DEV.CORP
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO20040 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-08-30
Monitoring stations: 1