Bell County Lake Quality
Texas, 1 lakes, average grade (Not rated)
Only 1 lakes in Bell 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'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 Belton Creek Reservoir Cowhouse Creek Arm (—); the most-stressed is Belton Creek Reservoir Cowhouse Creek Arm (—).
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All Lakes in Bell County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belton Creek Reservoir Cowhouse Creek Arm | 2.7 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.