Bryants Pond
Sussex County, VirginiaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↑ up from F at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #2 of 2 in the county
- Limited data
Bryants Pond in Sussex County, Virginia has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 420 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 49.6 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 420 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 49.6 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Bryants Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Sussex County, Virginia. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Sussex County, Bryants Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DEQ, last sampled 2016-12-07. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 420 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 49.6 µg/L. TSI 80. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 420 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 49.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 80 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -47.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Bryants Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Bryant Dam, built primarily for recreation on the Spring Branch; earth-type dam, 11 ft tall.
- Normal storage
- 40 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 195 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4.68 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Undetermined
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VA183030 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.03 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Sussex County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Bryants Pond holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Sussex County
Frequently asked questions about Bryants Pond
Where is Bryants Pond?
- Bryants Pond is a lake in Sussex County, Virginia. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Bryants Pond?
- Bryants Pond in Sussex County, Virginia has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 420 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 49.6 µg/L.
Is Bryants Pond safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
30 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21VASWCB30 samples · 2012–2016
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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.