Loto Lake
Morgan County, WisconsinEutrophic
Loto Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Morgan County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Morgan County, Loto Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-06-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus level: 24 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 38 lakes in Morgan County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Loto Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLoto Confluence of Gravois And Indian Creek LakeMorgan County · 1.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLoto LakeMorgan County · 1.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BGrav Arm 6 LakeMorgan County · 1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CGrav Arm 8 LakeMorgan County · 0.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- CLoto LakeMorgan County · 0.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Morgan 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
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-06-15
Monitoring stations: 1