Chicot County Lake Quality
Arkansas, 6 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Only 6 lakes in Chicot 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. The county average is F — the most-stressed bracket in our rubric. Most monitored lakes here show persistent nutrient loading and algal pressure.
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 Lake Lee (F); the most-stressed is Lake Lee (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Lee — or check the official Arkansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Chicot County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Lee | F | 1.2 ft | 240 µg/L |
| 2 | Lower Lake Chicot | F | - | 170 µg/L |
| 3 | Lower Lake Chicot | F | - | 220 µg/L |
| 4 | Upper Lake Chicot | F | - | 90 µg/L |
| 5 | Grand Lake | F | - | 300 µg/L |
| 6 | Lake Wallace | F | - | 150 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.