Unnamed Lake
Unnamed Lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility.
- Clarity
- 1.9 ft
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Unnamed Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Unnamed Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Unnamed Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Unnamed Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Willow IslandPublic
Fishing Unnamed Lake
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Unnamed Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Mule Hide Mfg. CompanyCornell · 4.4 mi away · NPDES WI0003034Recent violation
- Cornell Wastewater Treatment FacilityCornell · 4.4 mi away · NPDES WI0021300Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Unnamed Lake
Unnamed Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Unnamed Lake
What is the water quality grade for Unnamed Lake?
- Unnamed Lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility.
Is Unnamed Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Unnamed Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Unnamed Lake?
- Unnamed Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Willow Island. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2022
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory