Adobe Creek Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Kiowa County, Colorado. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Kiowa County, Adobe Creek Reservoir ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Colorado DNR, last sampled 2023-08-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.7 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 69.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 69 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Kiowa County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-08-08
Monitoring stations: 1