Patrick County Lake Quality
Virginia, 7 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 7 lakes in Patrick 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, Patrick County sits comfortably above the {{stateName}} median.
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 Nla Lake (A); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (D).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Nla Lake — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Patrick County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | A | 11.9 ft | 7.6 µg/L |
| 2 | Union Bridge Lake | A | 8.2 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 3 | Horseshoe Point Lake | A | 9.8 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 4 | Talbott Reservoir | A | 9.8 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 5 | Townes Reservoir | B | 5.2 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 6 | Nla Lake | D | 8.8 ft | 13507.5 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.