Mckee Pond
Boone County, WisconsinEutrophic
Mckee Pond is a 13-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Boone County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Boone County, Mckee Pond ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 56 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.1 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 12 lakes in Boone County
Nearby Lakes in Boone 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
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Mckee Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Claysville Lake Dam (completed 1979), built primarily for recreation on the UNNAME TRIB TO MO.RIVER; earth-type dam, 42 ft tall and 470 ft long.
- Surface area
- 13 ac
- Normal storage
- 273 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 273 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.38 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CLAYSVILLE HOA
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO12234 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1