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Beaver Dam Lake
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Beaver Dam LakeBarron County, WI
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Interactive depth contours10-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 93% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 106-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Beaver Dam Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
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DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Beaver Dam Lake - NE Of Eagle Pt At Deepest Section.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1992
Clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 14.5 ft is clearer than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August volunteer averages from 2022–2024; each value shows its own year.Water claritySecchi disk depth
14.5 ftJul–Aug 2022 avg (2 readings)
ClearDeclining — down ~17% vs earlier years
Clearer than 56% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
3 µg/LJul–Aug 2024 avg (2 readings)
LowStable since 2018
No recent nutrient readings — last measured 2020.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.5 ft (1) | 3.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2024 | 8.8 ft (1) | 3.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2023 | 13.0 ft (1) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2022 | 14.5 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2021 | 10.5 ft (1) | 3.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2020 | 12.5 ft (2) | 2.5 µg/L (2) | 14.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2019 | 12.5 ft (2) | 4.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | 16.8 ft (2) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | — | 2.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 17.2 ft (3) | 1.0 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 10 ft (2025-09-12), chlorophyll-a 4 µg/L (2026-06-24), and total phosphorus 14 µg/L (2020-07-07).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Beaver Dam Lake - NE Of Eagle Pt At Deepest SectionStation 033131
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps2 converted map sheetsFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Beaver Dam Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Beaver Dam Lake · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2081200 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2013 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextBeaver Dam Lake (MWBIC 2081200) only
Human-reviewed catch, CPUE, population, length and size-structure metrics for exact Beaver Dam Lake in Barron County.
- Historical survey snapshot; not current regulations or navigation guidance.
- Stocking histories, regulations, recommendations, comparison-water values and unsupported chart-only values were excluded.
- Lauderdale values retain Green/Middle/Mill chain-combined scope and are not represented as a single basin.
Black Crappie
11 fish2013 catch count · p. 125.5 fish/mile2013 electrofishing cpue · p. 126.9 inches2013 mean length · p. 124.2 inches2013 min length · p. 12
Bluegill
251 fish2013 catch count · p. 12125.5 fish/mile2013 electrofishing cpue · p. 122.5 inches2013 min length · p. 128.5 inches2013 max length · p. 12
Brown Trout
21 fish2013 fyke net catch count · p. 100.2 fish/net-night2013 fyke net cpue · p. 1018 inches2013 min length · p. 1024.5 inches2013 max length · p. 10
Largemouth Bass
102 fish2013 catch count · p. 1112.8 fish/mile2013 electrofishing cpue · p. 1133.1 fish/hour2013 electrofishing cpue hour · p. 1151 index2013 psd · p. 11
Northern Pike
448 fish2013 fyke net catch count · p. 95.4 fish/net-night2013 fyke net cpue · p. 96 index2013 psd · p. 90 index2013 psd preferred · p. 9
Pumpkinseed
10 fish2013 catch count · p. 125 fish/mile2013 electrofishing cpue · p. 126.5 inches2013 mean length · p. 125.5 inches2013 min length · p. 12
Smallmouth Bass
39 fish2013 catch count · p. 124.9 fish/mile2013 electrofishing cpue · p. 125.4 inches2013 min length · p. 1217.3 inches2013 max length · p. 12
Walleye
133 fish2013 fyke net catch count · p. 81.8 fish/net-night2013 fyke net cpue · p. 8123 fish2013 adult marked count · p. 894 fish2013 male count · p. 8
Yellow Perch
35 fish2013 catch count · p. 1217.5 fish/mile2013 electrofishing cpue · p. 123.6 inches2013 mean length · p. 122.5 inches2013 min length · p. 12
Beaver Dam Lake fisheries assessment, 2013Matched by exact wbic name county and lakelist uuid · WBICs 2081200 · verified 2026-07-21Wisconsin DNR fisheries report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this public report with source attribution.
Aquatic invasive species
DNR observations
Verified observations are kept separate from species the DNR lists as no longer observed.
1 currently observed speciesClean, drain, and dry boats and gear before moving to another waterbody.
1,163surface acres
106max depth feet
6public access points
45.5400, -92.0051latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchAccess at 4th Ave And Water St Cumberland45.53734, -92.02417Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchAccess on N Side Of Lake Off 23 1/2 23 3/4 Ave45.54788, -91.99800Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Shore fishingBEAVER DAM LAKE FISHING PIER45.54439, -92.02206Managed by Wisconsin DNR verifiedCUMBERLANDVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchEagle Point Access (north end of Island Ave)45.54647, -92.02992Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchNorwegian Bay Access (off Comstock Ave)45.53650, -92.01462Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchTourist Park Access (east end of Lake St.)45.54397, -92.01967Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
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Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfishSmallmouth BassTroutWalleye
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 60,183 fish were recorded across 4 entries.
2025
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-2Yr)
28012.0 in average
2025
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-3Yr)
4018.0 in average
2025
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Large Fingerling
19,1306.9 in average
2025
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Small Fingerling
40,7331.5 in average
2024
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-2Yr)
18012.0 in average
2024
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-3Yr)
8018.0 in average
2023
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-2Yr)
8912.0 in average
2023
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-3Yr)
10518.0 in average
2023
WalleyeChippewa/St. Croix · Small Fingerling
58,1922.0 in average
2022
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-2Yr)
19412.0 in average
2022
Brown TroutSt. Croix · Adult (Broodstock-Age-3Yr)
6618.0 in average
2022
WalleyeUpper Mississippi River · Small Fingerling
39,7401.7 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 39 published entries.
Depth FAQ
How deep is Beaver Dam Lake?
Beaver Dam Lake is 106 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 3 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Beaver Dam Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Beaver Dam Lake at a typical 10-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Beaver Dam Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12
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