Jefferson County Lake Quality
Texas, 1 lakes, average grade D (Poor)
Only 1 lakes in Jefferson 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, Jefferson County lakes grade D, with phosphorus loading and reduced clarity showing up across most of the dataset.
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. Shallow Prong Lake (D) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Shallow Prong Lake — or check the official Texas fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Jefferson County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shallow Prong Lake | D | 1.3 ft | 80 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.