West Okoboji Lake
Dickinson County, WisconsinOligotrophic
West Okoboji Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Dickinson County, IA. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Dickinson County, West Okoboji Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 15.7 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 2.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15.7 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 8 lakes in Dickinson County
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EPA Impairment Status
West Okoboji 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 IA 06-LSR-2066 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.28 km)
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: 2024-09-10
Monitoring stations: 5