Lutz Dam Lake
Bowman County, North DakotaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 4 in the county
- Limited data
Lutz Dam Lake in Bowman County, North Dakota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 14.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 14.4 ft
- Typical in August
- 60°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 44 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 11.5 µg/L
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Lutz Dam Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bowman County, North Dakota. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Bowman County, Lutz Dam Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDDEQ, last sampled 2023-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lutz Dam Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water14.4 ft of visibility
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Good clarity, visible to about 14.4 ft. Phosphorus 44 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 11.5 µg/L. TSI 51. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Lutz Dam Lake typically sits around 60°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 60°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 60°F) and coldest in Oct (about 49°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2023–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lutz Dam Lake water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lutz Dam Lake
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Bowman County
Nearby Lakes in Bowman County
Frequently asked questions about Lutz Dam Lake
Where is Lutz Dam Lake?
- Lutz Dam Lake is a lake in Bowman County, North Dakota. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lutz Dam Lake?
- Lutz Dam Lake in Bowman County, North Dakota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 14.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.5 µg/L.
Is Lutz Dam Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lutz Dam Lake?
- Lutz Dam Lake typically sits around 60°F at the surface in August, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North Dakota Department Of Environmental Quality
21NDHDWQ_WQX20 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 447.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll a and b in phytoplankton by HPLC/UV
- 4500 NO3 E ~ Nitrate in Water- Cadmium Reduction
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.