Cumberland County Lake Quality
North Carolina, 2 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 2 lakes in Cumberland 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-wide average grade is D — water quality issues are persistent across most of the monitored basins. 1 lakes fall into the F bracket outright.
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. Hope Mills Lake (D) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Hope Mills Lake — or check the official North Carolina fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Cumberland County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Mills Lake | D | 3.3 ft | 40 µg/L |
| 2 | Glenville Lake | F | 3.1 ft | 60 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.