Wakanda Lake
Wakanda Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1 ft visibility.
- Clarity
- 1 ft
- Mean depth
- ~11 ft est.
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 6
- Open water
- 237 days
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Why Wakanda Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Wakanda Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Wakanda Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota with an estimated average depth of about 11 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Wakanda Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Wakanda Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was high (751,623 cells/mL) on June 20, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Depth | ~11 ft est. |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Minnesota has not published bathymetry for Wakanda Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Wakanda (North)Public
- Lake Wakanda (South)Public
Fishing Wakanda Lake
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Wakanda Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Public Water Access Sites — Wakanda, Lake (Main Basin)Public Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (7 observations).
Estimated open water season: 237 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2003-04-02 (2003) | 2006-04-06 (2006) |
| Ice-In | 2008-11-24 (2008) | 2006-11-30 (2006) |
Most recent ice-out: 2006-04-06
EPA Impairment Status
Wakanda Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN34-0169-03 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.2 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Wakanda Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Blomkest Svea Sewer BoardBlomkest · 3.3 mi away · NPDES MN0069388
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Wakanda Lake
Wakanda Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Wakanda Lake
What is the water quality grade for Wakanda Lake?
- Wakanda Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 1 ft visibility.
Is Wakanda Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Wakanda Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Wakanda Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Wakanda Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 11 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
When does Wakanda Lake thaw?
- Wakanda Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 6. Ice typically forms around Nov 29. The open water season is approximately 237 days.
Does Wakanda Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Wakanda Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was high (751,623 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Minnesota's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Wakanda Lake?
- Wakanda Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Wakanda (North), Lake Wakanda (South). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
9 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA9 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate