Silver Lake
Sargent County, WisconsinEutrophic
Silver Lake is a 124-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sargent County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Sargent County, Silver Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 10.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.5 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Sargent County
Nearby Lakes in Sargent County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Silver Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Silver Lake Dam (completed 1937), built primarily for recreation on the Wild Rice River; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 610 ft long.
- Surface area
- 124 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,067 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,600 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Sargent County WRB
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00218 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-10-02
Monitoring stations: 1