Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian
Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Surface area: 3860 acres.
- Area
- 3,860 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian →
Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian is a 3,860-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Caddo Parish County, Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 70 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 70 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 3,860 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Robert L. Nance ParkPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Black Bayou Dam (completed 1955), built primarily for recreation on the Black Bayou; earth-type dam, 36 ft tall and 1,400 ft long.
- Surface area
- 3,860 ac
- Normal storage
- 17,750 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 46,500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 231 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Black Bayou Watershed Commission
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00003 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.36 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA100302_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.56 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Caddo Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Caddo Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian
Where is Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian?
- Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian is a lake in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian?
- Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Surface area: 3860 acres.
Is Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian?
- Black Bayou Lake East of Vivian has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Robert L. Nance Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
21 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX21 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory