Buck Creek Lake
Clark County, OhioView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
↓ down from D at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #1 of 4 in the county
- Limited data
Buck Creek Lake in Clark County, Ohio has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 41.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 36.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
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Buck Creek Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Clark County, Ohio. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Clark County, Buck Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA, last sampled 2021-10-18. 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 F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 41.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 36.8 µg/L. TSI 63. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 41.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 36.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Fishing Buck Creek Lake
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Buck Creek Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- O.S. Kelly CompanySpringfield · 4.2 mi away · NPDES OH0085898
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Clark County
Nearby Lakes in Clark County
Frequently asked questions about Buck Creek Lake
Where is Buck Creek Lake?
- Buck Creek Lake is a lake in Clark County, Ohio. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Buck Creek Lake?
- Buck Creek Lake in Clark County, Ohio has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 41.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 36.8 µg/L.
Is Buck Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Explore Buck Creek Lake across LakeQuality
21.9 mi away · 37 ft
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Ohio Water Science Center
USGS-OH20 samples · 2021
Analytical methods
- P, wu, WCA, persulfate CF color
- Plant pigments, sonication & 445
- YSI EXO turbidity sensor, FNU
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)