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Stockhaven Lake

Douglas County, MinnesotaLimited DataEutrophic

Stockhaven Lake pulls a D on the LakeGrade rubric — phosphorus loading and limited clarity hold it below the Minnesota average.

At a TSI of 60, Stockhaven Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within the 51 graded lakes of Douglas County, Stockhaven Lake sits at rank 46, near the bottom of the county list.

No invasive species are currently listed at Stockhaven Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Stockhaven Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The lake lacks a documented public access point, so visitor use is limited. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 60.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3.3 ftD
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)60Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Water Clarity Improving+0.022 m/yr5
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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #46 of 51 lakes in Douglas County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Stockhaven Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Douglas County

EPA Impairment Status

Stockhaven Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN21-0245-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.94 km)

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2024-09-25

Monitoring stations: 1