Unnamed Lake
Oneida County, WisconsinEutrophic
On the scoring rubric Unnamed Lake grades a D: clarity at 4.5 ft and 73 µg/L of phosphorus keep it in the lower bracket for Oneida County. Sub-grades cluster within a single letter of each other, which usually means the lake is in stable trophic balance rather than fighting one specific stressor.
At a TSI of 61, 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. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Unnamed Lake ranks 137 of 140 in Oneida County — at the lower end of the locally monitored 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. 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 2025-09-15. 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 4.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 72.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 72.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.2 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +5.4 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #137 of 140 lakes in Oneida County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Unnamed Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AStella LakeOneida County · 2.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BDeep Hole LakeOneida County · 1.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CSpur LakeOneida County · 3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CGinty LakeOneida County · 0.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CGust LakeOneida County · 2.8 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in Oneida County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1