Alip Lake
Alip Lake in Lowndes County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.4 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Alip Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Lowndes County, Alip Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 32 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 22.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 32 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 22.4 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Aliceville LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Alip Lake
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Lowndes County
Nearby Lakes in Lowndes County
Frequently asked questions about Alip Lake
Where is Alip Lake?
- Alip Lake is a lake in Lowndes County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Alip Lake?
- Alip Lake in Lowndes County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 32 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.4 µg/L.
Is Alip Lake safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Alip Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 22.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Alip Lake?
- Alip Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Aliceville Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
70 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC70 samples · 2022–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory