Lakes With Algae Problems in Virginia
19 lakes in Virginia 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 | Station Lake | Virginia Beach city | F | 1.3 ft | 185 µg/L | 85.9 µg/L |
| 2 | Sta Lake | Virginia Beach city | F | 1 ft | 150 µg/L | 85.6 µg/L |
| 3 | Ut To Chk Lake | Hanover | D | - | 135 µg/L | 63.3 µg/L |
| 4 | North Anna River Lake | Spotsylvania | NR | - | - | 59.5 µg/L |
| 5 | Bryants Pond | Sussex | D | - | 420 µg/L | 49.6 µg/L |
| 6 | Swift Creek Lake Sta | Chesterfield | F | 1.6 ft | 60 µg/L | 35 µg/L |
| 7 | Near Dam Lake | Cumberland | F | 2.1 ft | 60 µg/L | 33.6 µg/L |
| 8 | Upper Branch of Terry'S Run Lake | Spotsylvania | F | 0.7 ft | - | 33.4 µg/L |
| 9 | Fluvanna Ruritan Lake | Fluvanna | D | 3.3 ft | 40 µg/L | 30 µg/L |
| 10 | Lake Nelson | Nelson | D | 3.1 ft | 40 µg/L | 29.3 µg/L |
| 11 | Brunswick County Lake | Brunswick | D | 2.3 ft | 50 µg/L | 28.6 µg/L |
| 12 | Speights Run | Suffolk city | C | 3.1 ft | 40 µg/L | 25.8 µg/L |
| 13 | Totier Creek Reservoir | Albemarle | D | 3 ft | 50 µg/L | 25.8 µg/L |
| 14 | Falling Creek Lake | Chesterfield | NR | 2.3 ft | 30 µg/L | 25.7 µg/L |
| 15 | Lake Culpeper | Culpeper | D | 2 ft | 55 µg/L | 24.9 µg/L |
| 16 | At Dam Lake Albemarle | Albemarle | D | 3.4 ft | 30 µg/L | 24.1 µg/L |
| 17 | Powhatan Lake | Powhatan | D | 2.3 ft | 40 µg/L | 23.4 µg/L |
| 18 | Lake Anna | Spotsylvania | D | 3.3 ft | 30 µg/L | 21.2 µg/L |
| 19 | Station Lake | Suffolk city | C | 3.6 ft | 40 µg/L | 20.9 µg/L |
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