Silver Lake Max Depth
Dickinson County, WisconsinEutrophic
Silver Lake Max Depth is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Dickinson County, IA. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Dickinson County, Silver Lake Max Depth ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.7 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 38.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 38.3 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 8 lakes in Dickinson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Silver Lake Max Depth holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AWest Okoboji LakeDickinson County · 9.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- CUpper Gar LakeDickinson County · 11.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DEast Okoboji LakeDickinson County · 11.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DLake MinnewashtaDickinson County · 12 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
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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: 2024-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1