Buck Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clark County, Ohio. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Clark County, Buck Creek Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio DNR, last sampled 2021-10-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 39.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 40.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 39.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Current Conditions
Latest reading Jul 6, 2026, 4:45 AM from USGS gauge 03268090. See live data ↗ — readings update every 15–60 minutes; this page refreshes on each build.
Water Temperature
Buck Creek Lake averages about 79°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in May (about 69°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 124 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Buck Creek Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Buck Creek Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 35 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Ohio DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Clark County
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
10 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Buck Creek Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 6 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Brookside Village MhpSouth Vienna · 3 mi away · NPDES OH0122742Recent violation
- Northeastern HsSpringfield · 3.1 mi away · NPDES OH0040894Recent violation
- Blackhorse Energy Llc - Springfield Bulk PlantSpringfield · 3.7 mi away · NPDES OH0122921Recent violation
- Tomorrow'S Stars Rv ResortSouth Charleston · 3.8 mi away · NPDES OH0134040Recent violation
- Mt He LlcSouth Charleston · 4 mi away · NPDES OH0049603Recent violation
- Bridgewood MhpS Vienna · 4.9 mi away · NPDES OH0131792Recent violation
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2021-10-18
Monitoring stations: 1