Lost Lake
About Lost Lake
Lost Lake is a small shallow lake in the City of Plymouth in the northern portion of the BCWMC. The lake has no public access and is surrounded residential homes. The lake’s shallow nature means aquatic plants cover most of the lake bottom. The water clarity of the lake is monitored by volunteers and appears to be worsening since 2009. Water quality samples from 1997 and 2017 show the lake as very having high levels of nutrients and chlorophyll-a (an indicator of high algae levels).
Water Quality Data
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Chlorophyll a
Water Clarity
Total Phosphorus
Quick Facts
| BCWMC Classification | Priority 2 Shallow Lake |
| Watershed Area (acres) | 61 |
| Lake Size (acres) | 22 |
| Average Depth (feet) | 3.5 |
| Maximum Depth (feet) | 6.5 |
| Ordinary High Water Level (feet) | -- |
| Normal Water Level (feet) | 939 |
| Downstream Receiving Waterbody | None (Landlocked) |
| Location (City) | Plymouth |
| MPCA Impairments | None |
| Aquatic Invasive Species | Curlyleaf pondweed |
| Public Access | No |
About Lost Lake
Lost Lake is a small shallow lake in the City of Plymouth in the northern portion of the BCWMC. The lake has no public access and is surrounded residential homes. The lake’s shallow nature means aquatic plants cover most of the lake bottom. The water clarity of the lake is monitored by volunteers and appears to be worsening since 2009. Water quality samples from 1997 and 2017 show the lake as very having high levels of nutrients and chlorophyll-a (an indicator of high algae levels).
Quick Facts
| BCWMC Classification | Priority 2 Shallow Lake |
| Watershed Area (acres) | 61 |
| Lake Size (acres) | 22 |
| Average Depth (feet) | 3.5 |
| Maximum Depth (feet) | 6.5 |
| Ordinary High Water Level (feet) | -- |
| Normal Water Level (feet) | 939 |
| Downstream Receiving Waterbody | None (Landlocked) |
| Location (City) | Plymouth |
| MPCA Impairments | None |
| Aquatic Invasive Species | Curlyleaf pondweed |
| Public Access | No |
Water Quality Data
Click thumbnails below to enlarge
Chlorophyll a
Water Clarity
Total Phosphorus
Links
- 2022 Lost Lake Water Quality Report
- 2017 Lost Lake Water Quality Report
- 1997 BCWMC Water Monitoring Report for Crane, Lost, and Westwood Lakes
- City of Plymouth Water Resources Information
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