J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir in Elbert County, Georgia is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 1415 acres.
- Area
- 1,415 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by Georgia EPD and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a 1,415-acre lake in Elbert County, Georgia. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD, last sampled recent years. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedElevated nutrients
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Trophic State Index: undefined.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) |
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1,415 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Broad River CampgroundPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
Where is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a lake in Elbert County, Georgia. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
What is the water quality grade for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir in Elbert County, Georgia is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 1415 acres.
Is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Broad River Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory