Oquaga Lake
Broome County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Oquaga Lake is a 134-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Broome County, NY. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Broome County, Oquaga Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 26.2 ft down. Trophic State Index: 30.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 26.2 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 30 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 134 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Broome County
Nearby Lakes in Broome County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Oquaga Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Oquaga Lake Dam, built primarily for recreation on the STARBOARD CREEK; concrete-type dam, 7 ft tall and 33 ft long.
- Surface area
- 134 ac
- Normal storage
- 168 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 838 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- G HOLDREGE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY01479 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Oquaga Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1404-0033 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.09 km)
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: 2020-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1