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Fish and Aquatic Life
Overview
This is a hard water drainage lake located on Fourteenmile Creek. The dam has an 11 foot head and is privately owned. The light brown colored water is slightly alkaline and has a low transparency. Northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegills, pumpkinseed, black crappies, yellow perch, bullheads, white sucker and carp comprise the fishery. The carp have caused no particular management problem. The state is in the process of acquiring public access. There are no commercial facilities and there are 11 dwellings. Dabbler duck species nest at the lake.
Source: 1966, Surface Water Resources of Adams County Deer Lodge Lake, T20N, R6E, Section 16 Surface Acres = 55, S.D.F. = 2.36, Maximum Depth = 11 feet
Date 1966
Author Aquatic Biologist
Impaired Waters
Lake Sherwood (WBIC 1377900) was placed on the impaired waters list for excess algal growth in 2014. The 2018 assessments showed continued excess algal growth; new chlorophyll-a sample data exceeded the 2018 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use. Based on the most updated information, no change in the existing impaired waters listing was needed.
Date 2017
Author Ashley Beranek
Impaired Waters
Lake Sherwood (1377900) was placed on the impaired waters list for excess algal growth in 2014. The 2016 assessments showed continued excess algal growth; chlorophyll sample data exceed 2016 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use, however, total phosphorus data do not exceed REC thresholds. Total phosphorus and chlorophyll data do not exceed Fish and Aquatic Life thresholds. Based on the most updated information, no change in existing impaired waters listing is needed.
Date 2015
Author Aaron Larson
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
Recommendations
Lake Classification
Adams County proposes to wrap up its county-wide lake classification effort. Major project elements to include: 1) completion of water sampling, 2) development of lakes classification report and individual lake summaries, 3) development of a powerpoint presentation, 4) four public meetings, 5) expansion of shoreline restoration packet.
Lake Classification
Adams County continue its lake classification efforts through collecting and assessing chemical and biological data on all lakes within the county that afford public access. Major project componants to include: 1) collection and assessment of chemical and biological data, 2) development of a "library" of information for public use, 3) development of management recommendations, 4) I&E for riparians and lake users.
Lake Classification
Adams County proposes to initiate a Lakes Classification effort to assist in comprehensive plan development for communities surrounding its lakes with public access. Phase 1 elements, to be funded with this grant, include: 1) delination of surface watersheds and flow patterns, 2) delineation of ground watersheds, 3) identification and mapping of land uses, 4) inventory and mapping of shoreline erosion and development problems, 5) identification and mapping of sensitive/critical areas and natural heritage habitats, 6) verification of wetland delineations, 7) delineations of lake watersheds, 8) development of lake maps
Shoreland Ordinance
Adams County proposes to conduct a shoreline zoning audit of Lakes Camelot and Sherwood for the purposes of identification of suspected violations of the Adams County shoreline protection ordinance, establsihment of a current record of all current shoreland uses, and establishing a baseline for the assessment of the effectiveness of permitting and enforcement processes.
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
Monitoring Projects
| WBIC | Official Waterbody Name | Station ID | Station Name | Earliest Fieldwork Date | Latest Fieldwork Date | View Station | View Data |
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| 1377500 | Fourteenmile Creek | 013030 | Fourteenmile Creek at STH 13 | 5/1/1979 | 11/13/2017 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 013038 | Lake Sherwood - Deep Hole Just Above Dam | 10/29/1985 | 9/5/2024 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10028947 | Sherwood Lake (#3) | 10/29/1985 | 8/30/2017 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10028960 | Sherwood Lake (#4) | 7/24/2008 | 8/30/2017 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10031428 | Sherwood Lake - Drain on dam (#1) | 8/3/2010 | 5/24/2011 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10031429 | Sherwood Lake - Drain on dam (#2) | 8/3/2010 | 5/24/2011 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 014003 | Sherwood Lake - Sherwood Lake | 8/13/1979 | 8/13/1979 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10000543 | Lake Sherwood | 6/1/1995 | 4/17/2024 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10021843 | Sherwood Lake #4 (E End) | 10/29/1985 | 5/1/2013 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10021841 | Sherwood Lake #1 | 5/8/1986 | 8/30/2017 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10021842 | Sherwood Lake #3 | | | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10028948 | Sherwood Lake (#17) | 5/8/1986 | 7/29/2009 | Map | Data |
| 1377900 | Lake Sherwood | 10020450 | Lake Sherwood -- Access - near State Hwy 13 | 5/21/2006 | 8/25/2024 | Map | Data |
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Watershed Characteristics
Lake Sherwood is located in the Fourteenmile Creek watershed which is 184.15 mi². Land use in the watershed is primarily forest (48.20%), agricultural (24.20%) and a mix of open (15%) and other uses (12.70%). This watershed has stream miles, lake acres and 11,432.03 wetland acres.
Nonpoint Source Characteristics
This watershed is ranked Medium for runoff impacts on streams, Medium 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.