Mt Maud Lake Beaver Dam
Cook County, MinnesotaLimited DataEutrophic
On the LakeGrade rubric Mt Maud Lake Beaver Dam fails the cutoffs — a TSI of 62 and persistent algal pressure put it in the bottom tier.
A TSI in the eutrophic range signals a lake doing what nutrient-loaded waters do — supporting an active algal community at the cost of clear water. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Mt Maud Lake Beaver Dam ranks 114 of 128 in Cook County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.
No invasive species are currently listed at Mt Maud Lake Beaver Dam — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Mt Maud Lake Beaver Dam, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2021-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.9 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.9 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.05 m/yr | 3 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #114 of 128 lakes in Cook County
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Mt Maud Lake Beaver Dam holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1