Pheasant Lake
Dickey County, WisconsinEutrophic
Pheasant Lake is a 234-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Dickey County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Dickey County, Pheasant Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-08. 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 3.6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 234 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Dickey County
Nearby Lakes in Dickey County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pheasant Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pheasant Lake Dam (completed 1963), built primarily for water supply on the Elm River; earth-type dam, 43 ft tall and 1,400 ft long.
- Surface area
- 234 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,503 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,808 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 96 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Dickey County WRB
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00032 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Pheasant 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-10160004-005-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: 2021-10-08
Monitoring stations: 1