Water Detail - Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon, Milwaukee River South Watershed (MI02)

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon, Milwaukee River South Watershed (MI02)

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon (19300)

Size

60.79 Acres

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results that use predicted flow and temperature based on landscape features and related assumptions. Ranges of flow and temperature associated with specific aquatic life communities (fish, macroinvertebrates) help biologists identify appropriate resource management goals. Wisconsin Natural Communities.

Year Last Monitored

This is the most recent date of monitoring data stored in SWIMS. Additional surveys for fish and habitat may be available subsequent to this date.

2021

General Condition

Unknown

County

Milwaukee

Trout Water

Trout Waters are represented by Class I, Class II or Class III waters. These classes have specific ecological characteristics and management actions associated with them. For more information regarding Trout Classifications, see the Fisheries Trout Class Webpages.

Outstanding or Exceptional

Wisconsin has designated many of the state's highest quality waters as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) or Exceptional Resource Waters (ERWs). Waters designated as ORW or ERW are surface waters which provide outstanding recreational opportunities, support valuable fisheries and wildlife habitat, have good water quality, and are not significantly impacted by human activities. ORW and ERW status identifies waters that the State of Wisconsin has determined warrant additional protection from the effects of pollution. These designations are intended to meet federal Clean Water Act obligations requiring Wisconsin to adopt an 'antidegradation' policy that is designed to prevent any lowering of water quality - especially in those waters having significant ecological or cultural value.

Impaired Water

A water is polluted or 'impaired' if it does not support full use by humans, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life and it is shown that one or more of the pollutant criteria are not met.

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use

The use the water currently supports. This is not a designation or classification; it is based on the current condition of the water. Information in this column is not designed for, and should not be used for, regulatory purposes.

Supported Aquatic Life

Waters that support fish and aquatic life communities (healthy biological communities).

Attainable Use

The use that the investigator believes the water could achieve through managing "controllable" sources. Beaver dams, hydroelectric dams, low gradient streams, and naturally occurring low flows are generally not considered controllable. The attainable use may be the same as the current use or it may be higher.

Default FAL

Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.

Designated Use

This is the water classification legally recognized by NR102 and NR104, Wis. Adm. Code. The classification determines water quality criteria and effluent limits. Waters obtain designated uses through classification procedures.

Default FAL

Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.

Overview

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon, in the Milwaukee River South Watershed, is a impoundment that falls in Milwaukee County. This impoundment is managed for fishing and swimming and is currently not considered impaired.

Date 2011

Author Aquatic Biologist

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon, Milwaukee River South Watershed (MI02) Fish and Aquatic Life

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon, Milwaukee River South Watershed (MI02) Recreation

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon, Milwaukee River South Watershed (MI02) Fish Consumption

Condition

Wisconsin has over 84,000 miles of streams, 15,000 lakes and milllions of acres of wetlands. Assessing the condition of this vast amount of water is challenging. The state's water monitoring program uses a media-based, cross-program approach to analyze water condition. An updated monitoring strategy (2015-2020) is now available. Compliance with Clean Water Act fishable, swimmable standards are located in the Executive Summary of Water Condition in 2018. See also the 'monitoring and projects' tab.

Reports

Milwaukee River Basin Total Maximum Daily Load Analysis: Total Phosphorus, Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix A - Tributary Information and Charts

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix B - Maps of Basin

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix C - CDM Smith Decision Memorandum

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix D - Load Duration Curves

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix E - Sediment Monitoring

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix F - Base Line Load

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix G - Response To Comments

Milwaukee River TMDL Appendix H - Total Phosphorus Loading Capacity of Petenwell and Castle Rock Flowages

Management Goals

Wisconsin's Water Quality Standards provide qualitative and quantitative goals for waters that are protective of Fishable, Swimmable conditions [Learn more]. Waters that do not meet water quality standards are considered impaired and restoration actions are planned and carried out until the water is once again fishable and swimmable

Management goals can include creation or implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load analysis, a Nine Key Element Plan, or other restoration work, education and outreach and more. If specific recommendations exist for this water, they will be displayed below online.

Monitoring

Monitoring the condition of a river, stream, or lake includes gathering physical, chemical, biological, and habitat data. Comprehensive studies often gather all these parameters in great detail, while lighter assessment events will involve sampling physical, chemical and biological data such as macroinvertebrates. Aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish communities integrate watershed or catchment condition, providing great insight into overall ecosystem health. Chemical and habitat parameters tell researchers more about human induced problems including contaminated runoff, point source dischargers, or habitat issues that foster or limit the potential of aquatic communities to thrive in a given area. Wisconsin's Water Monitoring Strategy was recenty updated.

Grants and Management Projects

Project Name (Click for Details)	Year Started

Monitoring Projects

WBIC	Official Waterbody Name	Station ID	Station Name	Earliest Fieldwork Date	Latest Fieldwork Date	View Station	View Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413889	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-11)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10012615	Milwaukee River - Lincoln Park North Of Fishing Pier	5/21/2006	9/18/2006	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037108	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-17)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413795	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10044288	Milwaukee River - N Milwaukee River Pky south			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413090	Oster Company - 002			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413881	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-3)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037107	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-16)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413888	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-10)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037125	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-15)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413883	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-5)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037121	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-11)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413793	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413800	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/28/1995	9/28/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037185	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (4X2)	8/5/2003	8/5/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413770	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment Mb# Es-1	11/2/1993	11/2/1993	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413771	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment Mb# Es-2	11/2/1993	11/2/1993	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037191	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (4X5)	8/5/2003	8/5/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413792	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413890	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-12)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	415034	Milwaukee River - Lincoln Creek - Lincoln Park West Oxbow			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037118	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-8)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
19400	Lincoln Creek	10041955	Estabrook Impoundment Zone 2	10/10/2002	10/10/2002	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413774	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment Mb# Es-5	11/2/1993	9/8/2008	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413884	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-6)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413801	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/28/1995	9/28/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037122	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-12)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037187	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (4X3)	8/5/2003	8/5/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413772	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment Mb# Es-3	11/2/1993	11/2/1993	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037116	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-6)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037190	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (4X4)	8/5/2003	8/5/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10041956	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-5)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413790	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413089	Oster Company - 001			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413796	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413797	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/28/1995	9/28/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	415064	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment - Lincoln Park West Oxbow	10/23/2012	10/23/2012	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10058407	Lincoln Park Island carry-in			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037111	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-20)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413885	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-7)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037115	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-4)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037119	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-9)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037110	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-19)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10041955	Estabrook Impoundment Zone 2	10/10/2002	10/10/2002	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413886	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-8)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037123	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-13)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413791	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037109	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-18)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413038	Vaporized Coating Inc 001			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413802	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/28/1995	9/28/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037117	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-7)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10040444	Milwaukee River at Lincoln Park bridge (S side; Site 7)	6/6/2010	8/21/2021	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10042191	Milwaukee River downstream of Bender Rd. to Estabrook Dam	9/15/2008	9/15/2008	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413882	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-4)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037112	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-1)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037113	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-2)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037124	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-14)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413554	Hoener Waldorf Corp. ***** Permit Rev			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10038701	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (4XX1)	8/5/2003	8/5/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413887	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-9)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037144	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 2-17)	10/10/2002	10/10/2002	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413226	Milw San Sewer Overflow - 011			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037114	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-3)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413799	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/28/1995	9/28/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037120	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 4-10)	10/30/2001	10/30/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037192	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (4X7)	8/6/2003	8/6/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413880	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-2)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413036	Gould Inc. (Plastics Div) - 001			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10037199	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (3X3)	8/6/2003	8/6/2003	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413794	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/25/1995	9/25/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413798	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment	9/28/1995	9/28/1995	Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	10044289	Milwaukee River - N Milwaukee River Pky north			Map	Data
15000	Milwaukee River	413879	Milwaukee River - Estabrook Impoundment (EST 3-1)	10/23/2001	10/23/2001	Map	Data

Watershed Characteristics

Mil River -Lincoln Park Lagoon is located in the Milwaukee River South watershed which is 167.90 mi². Land use in the watershed is primarily suburban (27.40%), urban (24.80%) and a mix of agricultural (18%) and other uses (29.80%). This watershed has 203.63 stream miles, 13,038.94 lake acres and 5,996.03 wetland acres.

Nonpoint Source Characteristics

This watershed is ranked High for runoff impacts on streams, High for runoff impacts on lakes and High for runoff impacts on groundwater and therefore has an overall rank of High. This value can be used in ranking the watershed or individual waterbodies for grant funding under state and county programs.However, all waters are affected by diffuse pollutant sources regardless of initial water quality. Applications for specific runoff projects under state or county grant programs may be pursued. For more information, go to surface water program grants.

Natural Community

Milwaukee River Licoln Park Lagoon's natural community is not yet identified under the state’s Natural Community Determinations.

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results and DNR staff valiation processes that confirm or update predicted conditions based on flow and temperature modeling from historic and current landscape features and related variables. Predicated flow and temperatures for waters are associated predicated fish assemblages (communities). Biologists evaluate the model results against current survey data to determine if the modeled results are corect and whether biological indicators show water quaity degradation. This analysis is a core component of the state's resource management framework. Wisconsin's Riverine Natural Communities.

More Interactive Maps

View Water in Alternative Map