Powder Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Dixon County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Dixon County, Powder Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2016-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.7 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 29.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 29.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Dixon County
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Powder Creek Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2016-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1