Elbert County Lake Quality
Georgia, 4 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 4 lakes in Elbert 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, Elbert 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 Lake Richard B. Russell (C); the most-stressed is Lake Richard B. Russell (C).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Richard B. Russell — or check the official Georgia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Elbert County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Richard B. Russell | C | 6.6 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.