Loveless Lake
Macoupin County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Loveless Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Macoupin County, IL. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Macoupin County, Loveless Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 63.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 63.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Macoupin County
Nearby Lakes in Macoupin County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Loveless Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Carlinville Lake II Dam (completed 1981), built primarily for water supply on the TRIB HONEY CREEK; earth-type dam, 50 ft tall and 645 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 1,785 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,400 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- CITY OF CARLINVILLE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IL50030 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.79 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Loveless Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_WDW · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.2 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: 2021-10-18
Monitoring stations: 3