Big Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Delta County, Texas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Delta County, Big Creek Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Texas DNR, last sampled 2020-06-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 111 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 111 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16.3 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Delta County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Big Creek Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CCooper LakeDelta County · 4.4 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CCooper Lake SiteHopkins County · 6.9 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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: 2020-06-10
Monitoring stations: 1