Back Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Randolph County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Randolph County, Back Creek Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2022-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 27 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Randolph County
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Back Creek Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2022-09-15
Monitoring stations: 3