Buck Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Ballard County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2015. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Ballard County, Buck Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kentucky DNR, last sampled 2015-05-12. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 77.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 77.7 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 8 lakes in Ballard County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2015-05-12
Monitoring stations: 1