Ouachita County Lake Quality
Arkansas, 3 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Ouachita County has 3 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. The county-wide average grade is D — water quality issues are persistent across most of the monitored basins. 0 lakes fall into the F bracket outright.
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 Upper White Oak Lake (C); the most-stressed is Bragg Lake (D).
Quick Answers for Ouachita County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Upper White Oak Lake — or check the official Arkansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Ouachita County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper White Oak Lake | C | - | 40 µg/L |
| 2 | Lower White Oak Lake | D | - | - |
| 3 | Bragg Lake | D | - | 110 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.