Albemarle County Lake Quality
Virginia, 8 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 8 lakes in Albemarle 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. With an average grade of B, Albemarle County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} median.
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. Above Dam Lake (A) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Above Dam Lake — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Albemarle County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Above Dam Lake | A | 13.1 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 2 | Totier Creek Reservoir | C | 3 ft | 40 µg/L |
| 3 | Nla Lake | D | 2.9 ft | 17516.5 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.