Lakes With Algae Problems in Tennessee
6 lakes in Tennessee report elevated algae levels (chlorophyll-a above 20 µg/L). These lakes are most likely to develop blue-green algae blooms during warm, calm summer weather. Avoid swimming during visible blooms and rinse pets after contact.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | Bedford | F | 1.1 ft | 589 µg/L | 87.4 µg/L |
| 2 | Nla Lake | Shelby | F | 2 ft | 120000 µg/L | 71.8 µg/L |
| 3 | Nla Lake | Marshall | F | 2.1 ft | 107.8 µg/L | 60.3 µg/L |
| 4 | Nla Lake | Maury | F | 1.5 ft | 591.7 µg/L | 49.5 µg/L |
| 5 | Nla Lake | Putnam | D | 1.6 ft | 179570.2 µg/L | 28.6 µg/L |
| 6 | Nla Lake | Davidson | D | 2.2 ft | 25524.3 µg/L | 26.6 µg/L |