Bear Creek Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Kay County, Oklahoma. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2015. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Kay County, Bear Creek Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oklahoma DNR, last sampled 2015-12-10. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 906.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 102.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 906.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 102 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 9 lakes in Kay County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Bear Creek Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- DPioneer Cover LakeOsage County · 5.4 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DWashunga Bay LakeKay County · 5.5 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DOsage Cove LakeOsage County · 6.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DSarge Creek LakeKay County · 6.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DCoon Creek LakeKay County · 2.2 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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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: 2015-12-10
Monitoring stations: 1