Marceline Lake
Linn County, WisconsinEutrophic
Marceline Lake is a 65-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Linn County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Linn County, Marceline Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-07-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 110.9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 25.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 110.9 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25.7 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Linn County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Marceline Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake Nehai TonkayeaChariton County · 9.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BBrookfield LakeLinn County · 7.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- CJo Shelby LakeLinn County · 21.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CMarceline City Lake New Nr. DamChariton County · 5.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CThomas Hill Lake @ Hwy TMacon County · 17.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
Nearby Lakes in Linn County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Jackson County · Clarity: 2 ft
St. Charles County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Marceline Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Marceline City Reservoir Dam (completed 1928), built primarily for water supply on the CLARKS CREEK; earth-type dam, 24 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 65 ac
- Normal storage
- 975 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 975 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1,950 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF MARCELINE,MO
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10119 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.05 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-07-11
Monitoring stations: 1