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LakeQuality
B

Unnamed Lake

Blue Earth County, MinnesotaLimited DataMesotrophic

On the LakeGrade scale Unnamed Lake grades a B, with clarity readings still being added and 21 µg/L of phosphorus placing it above the Minnesota median. Clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. 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. Unnamed Lake ranks 1 of 9 in Blue Earth County, putting it in the upper tier of locally monitored lakes.

No invasive species are currently listed at Unnamed Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Unnamed Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. 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, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2021-10-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus21 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)48Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 9 lakes in Blue Earth County

Nearby Lakes in Blue Earth County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2021-10-06

Monitoring stations: 1