Odland Dam Lake
Golden Valley County, WisconsinEutrophic
Odland Dam Lake is a 128-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Golden Valley County, ND. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 29.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 29.6 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 128.2 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Golden Valley County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Odland Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Odland Dam (completed 1936), built primarily for recreation on the Little Beaver Creek; arch-type dam, 28 ft tall and 120 ft long.
- Surface area
- 128.2 ac
- Normal storage
- 615 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,836 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 85.1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Golden Valley County WRB
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00120 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-05
Monitoring stations: 1