Valley Lake
Jackson County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Valley Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Valley Lake ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 76.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 87.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 71.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 76.3 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 87.2 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 71 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Valley Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis city County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-05
Monitoring stations: 1