Pleasant Hill Reservoir
Richland County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Pleasant Hill Reservoir is a 2,600-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Richland County, OH. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Richland County, Pleasant Hill Reservoir ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-09-01. 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 3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 2.6K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Richland County
Nearby Lakes in Richland County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pleasant Hill Reservoir is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pleasant Hill Dam (completed 1937), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the CLEAR FORK OF MOHICAN RIVER; earth-type dam, 113 ft tall and 775 ft long.
- Surface area
- 2,600 ac
- Normal storage
- 13,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 87,700 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 197 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Huntington District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID OH00001 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-01
Monitoring stations: 2