Van Buren County Lake Quality
Arkansas, 2 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Van Buren County has 2 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 average is C — the middle of the rubric, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.
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 Driver Creek Lake (B); the most-stressed is Brock Lake (D).
Quick Answers for Van Buren County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Driver Creek Lake — or check the official Arkansas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Van Buren County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver Creek Lake | B | - | 27 µg/L |
| 2 | Brock Lake | D | 2.6 ft | 32.5 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.