Black Lake North of Natchitoches
Black Lake North of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 136 µg/L.
- Public access
- Yes
Why Black Lake North of Natchitoches has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Black Lake North of Natchitoches, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded phosphorus, but not water clarity and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by your state environmental agency and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Black Lake North of Natchitoches is a lake in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Black Lake North of Natchitoches
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 136 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 136 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Westwind RampPublic
- Black Lake LodgeSemi-private
- Chandler's CampSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Black Lake North of Natchitoches
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
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA100703_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
Graded lakes near Black Lake North of Natchitoches
Black Lake North of Natchitoches has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
Nearby Lakes in Natchitoches Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Black Lake North of Natchitoches
Where is Black Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches is a lake in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Black Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 136 µg/L.
Is Black Lake North of Natchitoches safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Black Lake North of Natchitoches is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Black Lake North of Natchitoches?
- Black Lake North of Natchitoches has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Westwind Ramp, Black Lake Lodge, Chandler's Camp. Public access is listed as yes.
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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)
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