Skyview Lake
Madison County, Nebraska52 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
↑ up from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- #1 of 1 in the county
- 27 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Skyview Lake in Madison County, Nebraska has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.6 µg/L. Surface area: 52 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.2 ft
- Max depth
- ~27 ft est.
- Area
- 52 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Chlorophyll-a
- 9.6 µg/L
- Public access
- Yes
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Skyview Lake is a 52-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Madison County, Nebraska with an estimated average depth of about 27 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDEE, last sampled 2016-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Skyview Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Skyview Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a 9.6 µg/L. TSI 52. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~27 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~12 ft est. |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Nebraska has not published bathymetry for Skyview Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Skyview Park - EastPublic
- Skyview Lake - WestPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Skyview Lake
- Ta - Ha - Zouka Campground4.0 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Skyview Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Skyview Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Skyview Lake Dam (completed 1971), built primarily for recreation on the Tr-Elkhorn River; earth-type dam, 54 ft tall and 1,200 ft long.
- Surface area
- 52 ac
- Normal storage
- 424 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,716 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- City of Norfolk
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NE00326 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Skyview Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NE-EL4-L0020 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Madison County
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Frequently asked questions about Skyview Lake
Where is Skyview Lake?
- Skyview Lake is a lake in Madison County, Nebraska. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Skyview Lake?
- Skyview Lake in Madison County, Nebraska has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.2 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.6 µg/L. Surface area: 52 acres.
Is Skyview Lake safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Skyview Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Skyview Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Skyview Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 27 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate. The lake covers 52 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Skyview Lake?
- Skyview Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Skyview Park - East, Skyview Lake - West. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Skyview Lake?
- Skyview Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Ta - Ha - Zouka Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
21NEB001_WQX10 samples · 2016
Analytical methods
- 447.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll a and b in phytoplankton by HPLC/UV
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles