Dickson County Lake Quality
Tennessee, 2 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Dickson County has 2 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. The county-wide average lands at B — solid water quality with most lakes carrying clear summer transparency and low-to-moderate phosphorus.
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. Will Hall Creek Lake (B) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Will Hall Creek Lake — or check the official Tennessee fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Dickson County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Hall Creek Lake | B | - | 18 µg/L |
| 2 | East Piney River Impoundment Lake | C | - | 57.3 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.