Storm Lake Max Depth
Buena Vista County, WisconsinEutrophic
Storm Lake Max Depth is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Buena Vista County, IA. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Buena Vista County, Storm Lake Max Depth ranks #2 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
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.7 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 12.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.1 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Buena Vista County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Storm Lake Max Depth holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CArrowhead LakeSac County · 23.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CNewell Pit LakeBuena Vista County · 8.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Buena Vista County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Storm Lake Max Depth is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IA 04-RAC-1143 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.58 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: 2024-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1