Papoose Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cook County, Illinois. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Cook County, Papoose Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois DNR, last sampled 2022-05-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Papoose Lake
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 68 lakes in Cook County
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Papoose Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Papoose Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Papoose Lake Dam (completed 1956), built primarily for recreation on the TRIB MILL CREEK; earth-type dam, 12 ft tall and 750 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 48 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 143 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IL00867 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-05-10
Monitoring stations: 1