Unnamed Lake
Iron County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
The LakeGrade rubric puts Unnamed Lake at a C: clarity at 9.0 ft, phosphorus readings still being added, and a TSI of 45 signal an intermediate trophic state.
A TSI near 45 places Unnamed Lake in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. At 31 acres, Unnamed Lake sits below the Wisconsin median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Unnamed Lake sits at rank 23 of 33 in Iron County, in the lower half of the local distribution.
Unnamed Lake has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2025, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. 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. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-06-29. 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 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -1 m/yr | 2 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 33 lakes in Iron County
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Unnamed Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Unnamed Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the La Blonde (completed 1968), built primarily for recreation on the KAMINSKI CREEK; earth-type dam, 15 ft tall and 2,437 ft long.
- Surface area
- 31 ac
- Normal storage
- 260 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 365 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.84 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Lake Michele Lake District
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00468 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.37 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-06-29
Monitoring stations: 1