Unnamed Lake
Douglas County, MinnesotaLimited DataEutrophic
On the LakeGrade rubric Unnamed Lake fails the cutoffs — a TSI of 60 and persistent algal pressure put it in the bottom tier. Clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.
Eutrophic conditions are the baseline here: clarity drops noticeably in late summer, and dissolved oxygen near the bottom can become a concern. 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. Within the 51 graded lakes of Douglas County, Unnamed Lake sits at rank 48, near the bottom of the county list.
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 2022-07-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #48 of 51 lakes in Douglas County
Nearby Lakes in Douglas County
More Minnesota Lake Rankings
State Parks Near Unnamed Lake
Other Grade F Lakes in Minnesota
Eutrophic Lakes in Minnesota
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-07-21
Monitoring stations: 1