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Lake Managment Plan Page Many files on this page require Adobe Reader to view. You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader by clicking on the icon below: The most current Lake Managment Plan documents are now maintained on the Adams County Lakes Web Page. The Jordan Lake Page is at: http://www.co.adams.wi.gov/Departments/LandWaterConservation/AdamsCountyLakes/JordanLake/tabid/310/Default.aspx Added October 13, 2009: 2009 Weed Hand Pulling Newsletter Added August 23, 2009: 2006 WDNR Jordan Lake Fish Survey (Large file that may take a few minutes to download). A weed pulling guide was prepared by Reesa Evans from Adams County.      June 2009 Fish Kill Information (Note: No weed treatments had taken place at the time). To: Scott Provost, WDNR From: Mike Backus, JLPRD While doing the survey with Josh this morning and afternoon we were approached twice by residents asking us about the fish kill they have noticed. They reported that a number of fish were found dead on the South shore the past two days. All the fish we observed had been dead for some time and not much use to us in being able to offer an explanation. Josh felt it was stress related along with a turnover of the lake water leading to a virus. The residents said that most fish had a white markings on the side like a "cancer". One huge Northern and about 10-20 Pan fish were observed. Just wanted to file this observation.      Response from Scott Provost I forwarded this to Justine. I suspect there may be some lymphocitis which would cause white looking growths. Fish are also susceptible to fungus which is like a white film and can get rather nasty looking. Columnaris infection, which is a bacterial infection, is common in the spring also. Columnaris is often diagnosed by looking at the gills on fresh specimens but also may have white film on it. I'm suspecting its fungus and columnaris but lets see what Justine says. All of these are natural ailments. The documents below may be outdated, however have not been removed from the site as they may still provide some reference material.

Information Updated April 12, 2008 Jordan Lake is located in the Town of Jackson, Adams County, WI, in the south central part of Wisconsin. Jordan Lake is a natural seepage lake fed by precipitation, surface runoff, and groundwater. It has good to very good water quality and very good water clarity. There are 213 surface acres, with a maximum depth of 80 feet. Except for one section, Jordan Lake is heavily-developed. With no stream outlet, water leaves the lake through groundwater seepage or by evaporation from the lake’s surface. There is a public boat ramp owned by the Adams County Parks Department on the west side of the lake. There are also condominiums, RV campgrounds and resorts on the shore. The lake is managed by the Jordan Lake Rehabilitation and Protection District. For more specific information, click on one of the links below (NOTE: Some of these files are very large and may take several minutes to download): Lake Management Plan         Based on Original Edition - August 2006         Originally Adopted by JLRPD Board - September 2006         Revised - Fall 2007         Updates in Red - August 2008         Advisory Group Recommended Updates Added (Page 27) - April 2009 Associated Reports: Aquatic Plant Report Critical Habitat Report Lake Classification Short Report Lake Classification Long Report, Part 1 Lake Classification Long Report, Part 2 Associated Maps: Bathymetric Map Page Depth Map (WDNR) Sediment Map Soils Map 2007 Weed Treatment Broadcast Zones Map Slide Show from the May 6, 2006 Meeting. (Most photos have been removed to reduce the file size). 2005 Limnological Institute Aquatic Plant Study .  This is a link to a large .pdf file on The Limnological Institute web site. Download a Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance publication regarding phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer here.