Pleasant Lake
Fulton County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Pleasant Lake is a 248-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Fulton County, NY. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Fulton County, Pleasant Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 13.4 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.4 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 248 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Fulton County
Nearby Lakes in Fulton County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pleasant Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pleasant Lake Dam (completed 1926), built primarily for other on the AYERS CREEK; concrete-type dam, 9 ft tall and 350 ft long.
- Surface area
- 248 ac
- Normal storage
- 5,704 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.01 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00946 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1