Caballo Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sierra County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Sierra County, Caballo Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2020-08-05. 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 1.8 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 37.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.8 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 37.4 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Sierra 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: 2020-08-05
Monitoring stations: 1