Unnamed Lake
Langlade County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
The LakeGrade rubric puts Unnamed Lake at a C: clarity readings still being added, 31 µg/L of phosphorus, and a TSI of 54 signal an intermediate trophic state. The three sub-grades — clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a — track close together, so no single parameter is dragging the average.
Eutrophic conditions are the baseline here: clarity drops noticeably in late summer, and dissolved oxygen near the bottom can become a concern. A maximum depth of just 10 ft means sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the water column whenever wind stirs the bottom — a classic shallow-lake dynamic. The lake is compact at 9 acres, with partial shoreline records and little volume to buffer nutrient inputs. Within the 32 graded lakes of Langlade County, Unnamed Lake sits at rank 32, near the bottom of the county list.
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. 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 2022-08-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 31.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 31.2 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #32 of 32 lakes in Langlade County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Unnamed Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AHorseshoe LakeLanglade County · 5.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BBlack Oak LakeLanglade County · 1.5 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Langlade County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
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: 2022-08-02
Monitoring stations: 1