Claiborne County Lake Quality
Tennessee, 2 lakes, average grade (Not rated)
Only 2 lakes in Claiborne 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.
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. Clinch River Lake (—) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Clinch River Lake — or check the official Tennessee fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Claiborne County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinch River Lake | - | 10 µg/L | |
| 2 | Big Barren Creek Embayment of Norris Reservoir | - | 10 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.