Mozingo Lake Between Arms
Nodaway County, WisconsinEutrophic
Mozingo Lake Between Arms is a 1,009-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Nodaway County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Nodaway County, Mozingo Lake Between Arms ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-07-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 37.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 37.7 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.6 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Nodaway County
Nearby Lakes in Nodaway 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)
Mozingo Lake Between Arms is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Mozingo Creek Dam (completed 1992), built primarily for water supply on the MOZINGO CREEK; earth-type dam, 77 ft tall and 2,735 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,009 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,275 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,275 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 20.92 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF MARYVILLE
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Recreation;Flood Risk Reduction.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO12277 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.16 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-07-30
Monitoring stations: 1