Pomme de Terre L. Lake
Hickory County, WisconsinEutrophic
Pomme de Terre L. Lake is a 7,820-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hickory County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Hickory County, Pomme de Terre L. Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-05-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 132.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 132.3 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 7.8K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 10 lakes in Hickory County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Pomme de Terre L. Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CPomme de Terre L. LakeHickory County · 0.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CPomme de Terre Lake 4.5 Mi. Ab. DamHickory County · 3.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DPomme de Terre L. Central Arm LakeHickory County · 2.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DPomme de Terre LakeHickory County · 3.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DPomme de Terre LakeHickory County · 5.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Hickory County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis city County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pomme de Terre L. Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pomme De Terre Dam (completed 1961), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the POMME DE TERRE RIVER; rockfill-type dam, 155 ft tall and 4,630 ft long.
- Surface area
- 7,820 ac
- Normal storage
- 230,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 650,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 611 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Kansas City District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30201 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.46 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-05-31
Monitoring stations: 1