Vandalia Community Lake
Audrain County, WisconsinEutrophic
Vandalia Community Lake is a 38-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Audrain County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Audrain County, Vandalia Community Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-08-10. 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 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 110 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 42 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 110 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 42 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Audrain County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Vandalia Community Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AOasis Ranch LakeAudrain County · 13.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- AOasis Ranch Upper LakeAudrain County · 13.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- CBowling Green LakePike County · 21.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CMark Twain Lake by Hwy JRalls County · 20.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DMark Twain LakeRalls County · 20.6 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
Nearby Lakes in Audrain County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Jackson County · Clarity: 2 ft
St. Charles County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Vandalia Community Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Vandalia Community Lake Dam (completed 1956), built primarily for recreation on the TR-HICKORY CREEK; earth-type dam, 21 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 38 ac
- Normal storage
- 222 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 427 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 503 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10296 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Vandalia Community Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7051.00 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-08-10
Monitoring stations: 1