Safest Lakes to Swim In in Nevada
11 lakes in Nevada qualify as safest for swimming, all hold grade A or B and report chlorophyll-a (algae) under 10 µg/L. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | Elko | A | 16.1 ft | 3.2 µg/L | 0.7 µg/L |
| 2 | Nla Lake | White Pine | A | - | 14.1 µg/L | 1 µg/L |
| 3 | Nla Lake | Nye | A | 6.6 ft | 23.2 µg/L | 0.8 µg/L |
| 4 | Nla Lake | Clark | B | 0.9 ft | 44.1 µg/L | 1.6 µg/L |
| 5 | Nla Lake | Clark | B | 4.8 ft | 20.4 µg/L | 3.3 µg/L |
| 6 | Boulder Reservoir | Washoe | B | - | 50 µg/L | - |
| 7 | Onion Valley Reservoir @ Dam | Humboldt | B | - | 50 µg/L | 0.6 µg/L |
| 8 | Illipah Reservoir | White Pine | B | - | 30 µg/L | 1.1 µg/L |
| 9 | Comins Reservoir | White Pine | B | - | 30 µg/L | 1.4 µg/L |
| 10 | Nla Lake | Washoe | B | - | 70.4 µg/L | 2.3 µg/L |
| 11 | Squaw Creek Reservoir | Washoe | B | - | 60 µg/L | - |