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Unnamed Lake

Clark County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

On the scoring rubric Unnamed Lake grades a D: clarity at 4.3 ft and phosphorus readings still being added keep it in the lower bracket for Clark County. Clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.

At a TSI of 56, Unnamed Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. Unnamed Lake is small — 7 acres alongside partial shoreline records — which makes it sensitive to even modest changes in watershed runoff or recreational pressure. Unnamed Lake ranks 1 of 4 in Clark 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 Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-07-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 56.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4.3 ftD
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)56Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Lake Details

CharacteristicValue
Surface Area7 acres

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Clark County

Nearby Lakes in Clark County

Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin

WI DNR Lake Profile

Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Most recent sample: 2022-07-19

Monitoring stations: 1