Elmore County Lake Quality
Alabama, 5 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 5 lakes in Elmore County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. With an average grade of B, Elmore County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} median.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Thue Lake (A); the most-stressed is Jore Lake (B).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Thue Lake — or check the official Alabama fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Elmore County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thue Lake | A | 5.8 ft | 9 µg/L |
| 2 | Mare Lake | A | 10.6 ft | 8 µg/L |
| 3 | Jore Lake | B | 5.7 ft | 21 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.