Wesslyn Cut Lake
Perry County, WisconsinEutrophic
Wesslyn Cut Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Perry County, IL. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Perry County, Wesslyn Cut Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-05. 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: 109 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 109 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Perry County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wesslyn Cut Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BBoulder South LakePerry County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- DSparta Northwest LakeRandolph County · 18.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DRandolph LakeRandolph County · 21.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Perry County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Wesslyn Cut Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_RNZA · 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: 2021-10-05
Monitoring stations: 3