Lakes With Algae Problems in Texas
50 lakes in Texas 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 | Rita Blanca Lake | Hartley | F | - | 1415 µg/L | 345 µg/L |
| 2 | Lake Wichita | Wichita | F | 0.5 ft | 144 µg/L | 159 µg/L |
| 3 | Palo Duro Reservoir | Hansford | F | 0.7 ft | 318 µg/L | 139.6 µg/L |
| 4 | Springfield Lake | Limestone | F | 1 ft | 330 µg/L | 129 µg/L |
| 5 | Lake Kirby | Taylor | F | 0.7 ft | 125 µg/L | 124 µg/L |
| 6 | Lake Fryer | Ochiltree | F | 0.7 ft | 1525 µg/L | 124 µg/L |
| 7 | Somerville Lake Upper Portion | Washington | F | 0.9 ft | 155 µg/L | 97.1 µg/L |
| 8 | Victor Braunig Lake | Bexar | F | 1.5 ft | 730 µg/L | 91 µg/L |
| 9 | Buffalo Springs Lake | Lubbock | F | 2.4 ft | 110 µg/L | 83.3 µg/L |
| 10 | Lake Weatherford | Parker | D | 2.2 ft | 50 µg/L | 79.9 µg/L |
| 11 | Somerville Lake | Washington | D | 1.9 ft | 90 µg/L | 77.9 µg/L |
| 12 | Lake Palestine Cwqmn Site | Henderson | D | 2.1 ft | 40 µg/L | 68.9 µg/L |
| 13 | Lake Somerville Mid Lake | Burleson | F | 1.8 ft | 110 µg/L | 68.7 µg/L |
| 14 | Somerville Lake Big Creek Arm | Burleson | D | 1.8 ft | 85 µg/L | 67.7 µg/L |
| 15 | Lake Tanglewood | Randall | F | 2.3 ft | 1330 µg/L | 65.5 µg/L |
| 16 | Lake Murvaul | Panola | D | 2.1 ft | 53.9 µg/L | 65.3 µg/L |
| 17 | Lake Cypress Springs | Franklin | D | 2.3 ft | 55 µg/L | 64.5 µg/L |
| 18 | New Marlin City Lake | Falls | F | 1.5 ft | 130 µg/L | 62 µg/L |
| 19 | Upper Lake Palestine | Smith | D | 1.6 ft | 80 µg/L | 61.6 µg/L |
| 20 | Lewisville Lake Elm Fork | Denton | D | 2.4 ft | 70 µg/L | 61.6 µg/L |
| 21 | Red Bluff Reserv Lake | Loving | D | 0.8 ft | 75 µg/L | 60.3 µg/L |
| 22 | Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm | Hill | D | 1.3 ft | 80 µg/L | 59.2 µg/L |
| 23 | Lake Opines | Marion | D | 2 ft | 50 µg/L | 59.2 µg/L |
| 24 | White Rock Lake | Dallas | D | 1.7 ft | 80 µg/L | 57.6 µg/L |
| 25 | Lake Palestine | Smith | D | 2 ft | 48 µg/L | 56.5 µg/L |
| 26 | L Houston W of Lake Shadows | Harris | F | 1.5 ft | 180 µg/L | 56.1 µg/L |
| 27 | Lake Mexia | Limestone | F | 1.1 ft | 170 µg/L | 50.7 µg/L |
| 28 | Lake Crook Mid Lake | Lamar | D | 1.6 ft | 85 µg/L | 50 µg/L |
| 29 | Lake Cypress Springs Mid Lake | Franklin | D | 2.6 ft | 40 µg/L | 49.5 µg/L |
| 30 | Wright Patman Lake | Bowie | F | 1.3 ft | 110 µg/L | 48.5 µg/L |
| 31 | Lavon Lake | Collin | F | 1.4 ft | 106.5 µg/L | 48 µg/L |
| 32 | Lake O the Pines | Marion | D | 2.5 ft | 40 µg/L | 47.1 µg/L |
| 33 | Lake Kiowa | Cooke | D | 0.8 ft | 49 µg/L | 47 µg/L |
| 34 | Pat Cleburne Reservoir | Johnson | D | 2.4 ft | 50 µg/L | 46.9 µg/L |
| 35 | Lake O the Pines | Marion | D | 2 ft | 70 µg/L | 46.2 µg/L |
| 36 | Lake Stamford | Haskell | D | 2 ft | 50.1 µg/L | 43.3 µg/L |
| 37 | Aquilla Reservoir | Hill | D | 2.1 ft | 40 µg/L | 43.2 µg/L |
| 38 | Lake Waco N Bosque Arm | McLennan | D | 1.3 ft | 41.6 µg/L | 43.2 µg/L |
| 39 | Shallow Prong Lake | Jefferson | D | 1.3 ft | 80 µg/L | 43.1 µg/L |
| 40 | Lake O the Pines Mid Lake | Marion | D | 2.7 ft | 30 µg/L | 41.7 µg/L |
| 41 | Aquilla Reservoir Hackberry Creek Arm | Hill | D | 1.7 ft | 60 µg/L | 41.3 µg/L |
| 42 | Lake Amon G Carter | Montague | D | 2.3 ft | 40 µg/L | 40.1 µg/L |
| 43 | Lake Waco | McLennan | C | 2.3 ft | 31.1 µg/L | 39.8 µg/L |
| 44 | Lake Whitney | Bosque | D | 1.6 ft | 60 µg/L | 39.4 µg/L |
| 45 | Navarro Mills Lake | Navarro | C | 2.2 ft | 50 µg/L | 38.6 µg/L |
| 46 | Lake Houston | Harris | D | 1.6 ft | 182 µg/L | 37.7 µg/L |
| 47 | Leon Reservoir | Eastland | C | 1.8 ft | 30 µg/L | 37.3 µg/L |
| 48 | Impoundment Lake | Bexar | C | - | 50 µg/L | 37.2 µg/L |
| 49 | Lake Houston S Union Pacific Rr Bridge | Harris | D | 1.3 ft | 210.5 µg/L | 36.7 µg/L |
| 50 | Aquilla Reserv Aquilla Creek Arm Lake | Hill | C | 2.2 ft | 45 µg/L | 36.6 µg/L |