Chesterfield County Lake Quality
Virginia, 9 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 9 lakes in Chesterfield 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. Chesterfield County averages to a C. The distribution behind that average matters more than the letter: a few stressed lakes versus many decent ones can produce the same average as the inverse.
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 Lake Chesdin (B); the most-stressed is Lake Chesdin (D).
Quick Answers for Chesterfield County
Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Lake Chesdin — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Chesterfield County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Chesdin | B | - | 18.7 µg/L |
| 2 | Swift Creek Reservoir | C | 3 ft | 30 µg/L |
| 3 | Falling Creek Lake | C | 2.3 ft | 30 µg/L |
| 4 | Lake Chesdin | D | 1.3 ft | 60 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.