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Master Man Lake

Washington County, MinnesotaMesotrophic

On the LakeGrade scale Master Man Lake grades a B, with clarity at 4.5 ft and 19 µg/L of phosphorus placing it above the Minnesota median. Clarity is the limiting factor — phosphorus is reasonable but suspended particles or algal cells keep water transparency below Minnesota norms.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Master Man Lake ranks 23 of 83 in Washington County — solidly in the upper half of the local distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Master Man Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Master Man Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. No formal public access is documented at Master Man Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. The grade is supported by multiple sampling years from Minnesota PCA volunteers and partner agencies, giving the letter a reasonably stable foundation.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4.5 ftD
Phosphorus19 µg/LA
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)4.7 µg/LA
Trophic State Index (TSI)49Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #23 of 83 lakes in Washington County

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Master Man Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-10-21

Monitoring stations: 1