North Golden Lake
Steele County, WisconsinEutrophic
North Golden Lake is a 313-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Steele County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Steele County, North Golden Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-10-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 18.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.5 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 313 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Steele County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
North Golden Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Steele County
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Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
North Golden Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the North Golden Lake (completed 1957), built primarily for recreation on the Beaver Creek; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 200 ft long.
- Surface area
- 313 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,950 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,950 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.25 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Steele County Park Board
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00410 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-10-07
Monitoring stations: 1