Lake Dardanelle
Lake Dardanelle in Johnson County, Arkansas is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 34067 acres.
- Area
- 34,067 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Lake Dardanelle 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 Lake Dardanelle, 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 ADEQ and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Lake Dardanelle is a 34,067-acre lake in Johnson County, Arkansas. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ, 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 Lake Dardanelle
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 | 34,067 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Dardanelle, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Shoal Bay ParkPublic
- Flat Rock CreekPublic
- Cabin CreekPublic
- Road 2550Public
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 Lake Dardanelle
Where is Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle is a lake in Johnson County, Arkansas. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle in Johnson County, Arkansas is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 34067 acres.
Is Lake Dardanelle safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Lake Dardanelle 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 Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Shoal Bay Park, Flat Rock Creek, Cabin Creek, Road 2550. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Dardanelle 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