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Myers Lake

D
Grade D — Nutrient-rich
Nutrient-rich · #18 of 38 lakes in the county · 3 ft clear · Eutrophic
Limited DataEutrophic

Myers Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18 µg/L.

Clarity
3 ft
Typical in August
74°F
Mean depth
~7 ft est.
Type
Eutrophic
Public access
No

Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Myers Lake

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Myers Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Carver County, Minnesota with an estimated average depth of about 7 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Carver County, Myers Lake ranks #18 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2023-10-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Grade only

Limited data

Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum

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Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)

Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3 ftNot graded
Phosphorus36 µg/LFair
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)18 µg/LPoor
Trophic State Index (TSI)59Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Where to stay near Myers Lake

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Myers Lake in Carver County, Minnesota — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water. The water-quality grade measures nutrients and algae, not lodging — cabins and rentals around Myers Lake are listed below.

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Water Temperature

Myers Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Jun (about 79°F) and coldest in Oct (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
67°
Jun
79°
Jul
75°
Aug
74°
Sep
Oct
50°
Nov
Dec

Typical surface water temperature by month, from 13 field readings (20232023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Myers Lake water temperature breakdown →

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Average Depth~7 ft est.
Public AccessNo

Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Minnesota has not published bathymetry for Myers Lake.

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
0 sq mi
Surface area
35 acres
Mean depth (modeled estimate)
~7 ft est.
Shoreline
1.3 mi
Elevation
968 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.

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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Myers Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.

  • Bongards' Creameries Inc
    Bongards · 1.3 mi away · NPDES MN0002135

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.

County Ranking

Ranked #18 of 38 lakes in Carver County

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Frequently asked questions about Myers Lake

What is the water quality grade for Myers Lake?

Myers Lake in Carver County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18 µg/L.

Is Myers Lake safe to swim in?

Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Myers Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 18 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What is the water temperature of Myers Lake?

Myers Lake typically sits around 74°F at the surface in August, from 13 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.

How deep is Myers Lake?

No published bathymetric survey covers Myers Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 7 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.

Where this data comes from

20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface WaterMNPCA20 samples · 2023

Analytical methods

  • Field measurement/observation, generic method
  • Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
  • 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder