What is the water quality grade for Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin?

Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin in Prince Edward County, Virginia received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.9 µg/L.

Is Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 11.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Prince Edward County, Virginia

Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin

Grade BGood · 3.9 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Prince Edward County, Briery Creek Lake Upper End of Lake Prin ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DNR, last sampled 2026-06-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 11.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3.9 ft	D
Phosphorus	20 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	11.9 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	53	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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