Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake
Florence County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake sits at a C on the grading scale — not impaired, not pristine, with summer measurements that vary year to year.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Wisconsin lakes fall. Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake is unusually deep for Wisconsin at 50 ft, which buffers the lake against summer warming and helps the deep water stay oxygenated. Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake covers 570 acres alongside partial shoreline records — a mid-sized water that supports a working fishery without being so large that conditions diverge between basins. Within the 39 graded lakes of Florence County, Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake sits at rank 37, near the bottom of the county list.
Eurasian watermilfoil is established at Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake, which can dampen recreational access and pressure the native plant community. The fishery includes walleye among the lake's 6 documented species — a notable draw for Wisconsin anglers. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-07-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 570 acres |
Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #37 of 39 lakes in Florence County
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Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 2 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
- 2016Twin Falls Flowage comprehensive survey 2016Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2016 (PDF)
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Twin Falls Auxiliary Spillway (completed 1960), built primarily for hydroelectric on the Menominee River; concrete-type dam, 30 ft tall and 101 ft long.
- Surface area
- 960 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,750 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 9,750 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1,790 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Wisconsin Electric Power Company
All listed purposes: Hydroelectric;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00143 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit WI10026672 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.99 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: 2023-07-21
Monitoring stations: 1