Pierce Creek Lake
Page County, WisconsinEutrophic
Pierce Creek Lake is a 38-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Page County, IA. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.2 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 39.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 39.1 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Page County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pierce Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 (completed 1969), built primarily for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond on the TR-EAST NISHNABOTNA RIVER; earth-type dam, 42 ft tall and 963 ft long.
- Surface area
- 38 ac
- Normal storage
- 332 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,242 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4.53 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Page County Conservation Board
All listed purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond;Recreation;Flood Risk Reduction.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IA00841 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.08 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Pierce Creek Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IA 05-NSH-1416 · 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: 2024-10-01
Monitoring stations: 1