Owen County Lake Quality
Kentucky, 1 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Owen 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. On average, Owen County lakes grade D, with phosphorus loading and reduced clarity showing up across most of the dataset.
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. Lake Elmer Davis (D) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Elmer Davis — or check the official Kentucky fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Owen County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Elmer Davis | D | - | 67 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.