Richardson County Lake Quality
Nebraska, 1 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Richardson 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, Richardson County lakes grade D, with phosphorus loading and reduced clarity showing up across most of the dataset.
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 Kirkman'S Cove Lake (D); the most-stressed is Kirkman'S Cove Lake (D).
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All Lakes in Richardson County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkman'S Cove Lake | D | 1.4 ft | 132 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.