Stockton Lake
Cedar County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Stockton Lake is a 24,900-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Cedar County, MO. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Cedar County, Stockton Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-07-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 32.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 32 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 24.9K acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Cedar County
Nearby Lakes in Cedar County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Jefferson County · Clarity: 12.9 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 14.1 ft
Washington County · Clarity: 11.1 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 14.3 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 12.6 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 16.3 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Stockton Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Stockton Dam (completed 1969), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the SAC RIVER; rockfill-type dam, 153 ft tall and 6,100 ft long.
- Surface area
- 24,900 ac
- Normal storage
- 892,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,674,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1,160 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Kansas City District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Other;Irrigation;Navigation;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation;Hydroelectric;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30200 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-07-17
Monitoring stations: 1