Northgate Dam Lake
Burke County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Northgate Dam Lake is a 152-acre mesotrophic lake in Burke County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Burke County, Northgate Dam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.4 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Burke County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Northgate Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Northgate Dam 2 (completed 1968), built primarily for recreation on the Stoney Run Creek; earth-type dam, 51 ft tall and 1,146 ft long.
- Surface area
- 152 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,280 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,200 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 72 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Burke County WRB
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00010 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.07 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Northgate Dam Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit ND-09010002-002-L_00 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-12
Monitoring stations: 1