Velva Sportsmans Dam Lake
Ward County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Velva Sportsmans Dam Lake is a 6-acre mesotrophic lake in Ward County, ND. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Ward County, Velva Sportsmans Dam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 13.6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.6 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 6.2 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Ward County
Nearby Lakes in Ward County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Velva Sportsmans Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Velva Sportsman Dam (completed 1967), built primarily for recreation on the Spring Creek-TR; earth-type dam, 37 ft tall and 400 ft long.
- Surface area
- 6.2 ac
- Normal storage
- 60.2 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 145 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.36 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Jerry Kittelson
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00158 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.19 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-11
Monitoring stations: 1