Powers Lake
Powers Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 451 acres.
- Clarity
- 10 ft
- Max depth
- 33 ft
- Area
- 451 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Kenosha County
Powers Lake is a 451-acre mesotrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 33 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Powers Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus level: 17.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 17.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Powers Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (105,682 cells/mL) on March 12, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 33 ft |
| Surface Area | 451 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Powers Lake - NorthPublic
- Powers Lake - SouthPublic
- South Lakeshore DrivePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Powers Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1986. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.655 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -4.9 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | 0 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Powers Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bloomfield VillageBloomfield, Town Of · 3.2 mi away · NPDES WI0049794Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 8 lakes in Kenosha County
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Frequently asked questions about Powers Lake
What is the water quality grade for Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 17.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 33 ft. Surface area: 451 acres.
Is Powers Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Powers Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake has a maximum depth of 33 feet. The lake covers 451 acres.
What fish are in Powers Lake?
- Fish species found in Powers Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. Powers Lake is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Does Powers Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Powers Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (105,682 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Powers Lake?
- Powers Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Powers Lake - North, Powers Lake - South, South Lakeshore Drive. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
91 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX49 samples · 2020–2026 - USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center
USGS-WI42 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory