Prince Edward County Lake Quality
Virginia, 6 lakes, average grade C (Fair)
Only 6 lakes in Prince Edward 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. The county average is C — the middle of the rubric, with one or two lakes pulling the average up or down depending on year.
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. Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin (B) is the cleanest in the county.
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin — or check the official Virginia fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Prince Edward County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin | B | 3.9 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 2 | Sandy River Lake | B | 3.3 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 3 | Nla Lake | D | 4.6 ft | 30518.3 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.