Henderson County Lake Quality
Tennessee, 1 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 1 lakes in Henderson 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, Henderson County lakes grade an A. That puts it near the top of the {{stateName}} county ranking.
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. Beech River Lake (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Beech River Lake — or check the official Tennessee fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Henderson County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beech River Lake | A | - | 14 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.