Bear Canyon Reservoir Deep is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Grant County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Grant County, Bear Canyon Reservoir Deep ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2019-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 19.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.1 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Grant 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: 2019-10-02
Monitoring stations: 1