Graves County Lake Quality
Kentucky, 1 lakes, average grade F (Very Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Graves 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 Nla Lake (F); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (F).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Kentucky fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Graves County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | F | 1.1 ft | 196.6 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.