Powhatan County Lake Quality
Virginia, 1 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Powhatan County has 1 graded lakes — a thin enough sample that one or two stressed lakes can move the county average noticeably. Use the per-lake pages below for what actually matters. Powhatan 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 Powhatan Lake (C); the most-stressed is Powhatan Lake (C).
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All Lakes in Powhatan County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powhatan Lake | C | 2.3 ft | 40 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.