Seetal Lake
Gasconade County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Seetal Lake is a 14-acre mesotrophic lake in Gasconade County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Gasconade County, Seetal Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 17 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.9 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Gasconade County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Seetal Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AAlpine LakeWarren County · 19.6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BLake KonstanzWarren County · 20.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Gasconade County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Seetal Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the See Tal Lake Dam (completed 1971), built primarily for recreation on the TR-FRENE CREEK; earth-type dam, 51 ft tall and 600 ft long.
- Surface area
- 14 ac
- Normal storage
- 158 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 232 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.27 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- SEE TAL PROPERTY OWNERS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30668 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-11
Monitoring stations: 2