Moon Lake
Barnes County, WisconsinEutrophic
Moon Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Barnes County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Barnes County, Moon Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 8.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.5 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Barnes County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Moon Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ASpiritwood LakeStutsman County · 25.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLake AshtabulaBarnes County · 14.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLake AshtabulaBarnes County · 25.8 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BJamestown ReservoirStutsman County · 27.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Barnes County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-10-02
Monitoring stations: 1