Putnam County Lake Quality
Georgia, 3 lakes, measured by Georgia EPD
Putnam County has 3 monitored 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 3 monitored lakes in Putnam County carry whatever clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a readings Georgia EPD has published, shown as reported.
Most of the county's monitored lakes are shallow, under 50 feet, which means wind keeps the water column mixed all summer and sediment-bound phosphorus releases back into the surface layer whenever the bottom is disturbed.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lick Creek Cove Lake — or check the official Georgia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Putnam County
3 lakes · 0 ranked on readings, 3 without enough sampling0 lakes ranked on readings · 3 without enough sampling, hidden
| # | Lake | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae | Trophic | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lick Creek Cove LakePutnam | 2.9 ft | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | ✓ Public | |
| Rock Eagle LakePutnam | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded | |
| Lake SinclairPutnam | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | No recent samples | Not recorded |
NR = no nutrient or algae reading on record. The measurements are published as the authority reports them. Where the data comes from.
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