Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton
Bossier Parish County, LouisianaView mapDirections
This is the name LDEQ records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
LDEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Limited data
Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton in Bossier Parish County, Louisiana has water-quality measurements published by LDEQ, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bossier Parish County, Louisiana. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Bossier Parish County, Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton is safe to swim in today is a call for the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton
These are the measurements LDEQ publishes for Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 50 µg/L. TSI 61.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 50µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 61 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Old PalmettoSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton
Where is Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton?
- Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton is in Bossier Parish County, Louisiana. This is the name LDEQ records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by LDEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton?
- Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton in Bossier Parish County, Louisiana has water-quality measurements published by LDEQ, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 50 µg/L.
Is Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton?
- Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Old Palmetto.
Can I fish at Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton?
- Black Bayou Reservoir Southeast of Benton has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Louisiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX24 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory