Moores Lake
Dickey County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Moores Lake is a 29-acre mesotrophic lake in Dickey County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Dickey County, Moores Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 2.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.2 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.4 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 29.2 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Dickey County
Nearby Lakes in Dickey County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Moores Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Moores Dam (completed 1949), built primarily for recreation on the Elm River (James)-TR; earth-type dam, 21 ft tall and 1,065 ft long.
- Surface area
- 29.2 ac
- Normal storage
- 295.5 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 495.8 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.63 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Dickey County WRB
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00271 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-08
Monitoring stations: 1