North Lemmon Lake
Adams County, WisconsinMesotrophic
North Lemmon Lake is a 50-acre mesotrophic lake in Adams County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Adams County, North Lemmon Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-20. 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 5.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 4.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.7 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 49.8 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Adams County
Nearby Lakes in Adams County
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Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
North Lemmon Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the North Lemmon Lake Dam (completed 1908), built primarily for fish and wildlife pond on the Cedar Creek-TR; earth-type dam, 37 ft tall and 700 ft long.
- Surface area
- 49.8 ac
- Normal storage
- 659 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 967 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
All listed purposes: Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00283 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-20
Monitoring stations: 1