Pulaski County Lake Quality
Virginia, 10 lakes, average grade B (Good)
Only 10 lakes in Pulaski 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, Pulaski 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 Above Dam Lake (A); the most-stressed is Nla Lake (C).
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All Lakes in Pulaski County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Above Dam Lake | A | 9.2 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 2 | West Arm Lake | A | 9.2 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 3 | Dam Lake | B | 8.5 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 4 | Peak Creek Lake | B | 5.6 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 5 | Mouth Peak Cr. Lake | B | 6.9 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 6 | Dublin Water Works Lake | B | 7.2 ft | 10 µg/L |
| 7 | Lowmans Ferry Rd Br. Lake | B | 4.6 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 8 | State Park Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 20 µg/L |
| 9 | Nla Lake | C | 12.5 ft | 4504.9 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.