Mead Lake Nb Control Site
Mead Lake Nb Control Site in Clark County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 310 acres.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Typical in August
- 74°F
- Max depth
- 16 ft
- Area
- 310 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Mead Lake Nb Control Site has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Mead Lake Nb Control Site, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Mead Lake Nb Control Site is a 310-acre lake in Clark County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 16 feet. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Mead Lake Nb Control Site
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Mead Lake Nb Control Site typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 74°F) and coldest in Sep (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2025–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 310 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Mead Lake Nb Control Site
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1996. 6 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.114 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -36.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Mead Lake Nb Control Site is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10004701 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.67 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Mead Lake Nb Control Site under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- North Hendren Coop DairyHendren · 2.5 mi away · NPDES WI0053741
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Mead Lake Nb Control Site
Mead Lake Nb Control Site has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Mead Lake Nb Control Site
What is the water quality grade for Mead Lake Nb Control Site?
- Mead Lake Nb Control Site in Clark County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 16 ft. Surface area: 310 acres.
Is Mead Lake Nb Control Site safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Mead Lake Nb Control Site is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Mead Lake Nb Control Site?
- Mead Lake Nb Control Site typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2025–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Mead Lake Nb Control Site?
- Mead Lake Nb Control Site has a maximum depth of 16 feet. The lake covers 310 acres.
What fish are in Mead Lake Nb Control Site?
- Fish species found in Mead Lake Nb Control Site include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Mead Lake Nb Control Site is located in Clark County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX10 samples · 2025
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes