Sagamore Lake
Putnam County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Sagamore Lake is a 96-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Sagamore Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 13 lakes in Putnam County
Nearby Lakes in Putnam County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Sagamore Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Sagamore Lake Dam (completed 1946), built primarily for recreation on the WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER; concrete-type dam, 22 ft tall and 275 ft long.
- Surface area
- 96 ac
- Normal storage
- 880 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,076 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 5.91 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- LAKE SAGAMORE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00313 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1