Black Lake North of Natchitoches
Natchitoches 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 Lake North of Natchitoches. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Mercury
- Public access
- Limited data
Black Lake North of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana has water-quality measurements published by LDEQ, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 136 µg/L.
Black Lake North of Natchitoches is a lake in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-21. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Black Lake North of Natchitoches is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Black Lake North of Natchitoches is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, oxygen depletion (low DO), taste, color, odor, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Black Lake North of Natchitoches 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 Lake North of Natchitoches
These are the measurements LDEQ publishes for Black Lake North of Natchitoches, 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 136 µg/L. TSI 75.
| 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 | 136µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| 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. | 75 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Black Lake LodgeSemi-private
- Chandler's CampSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Black Lake North of Natchitoches is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA100703_00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Black Lake North of Natchitoches
Where is Black Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches is in Natchitoches 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 Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana has water-quality measurements published by LDEQ, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 136 µg/L.
Is Black Lake North of Natchitoches safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Black Lake North of Natchitoches is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury, oxygen depletion (low DO), taste, color, odor, temperature. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Black Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Black Lake Lodge, Chandler's Camp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Black Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches has 2 documented boat landings 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
16 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX16 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory