Campton Lake
Wolfe County, Kentucky19 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
- Oligotrophic
- #1 of 2 in the county
- Limited data
Campton Lake in Wolfe County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Surface area: 19.3 acres.
- Area
- 19 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 10 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
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Campton Lake is a 19-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Wolfe County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Wolfe County, Campton Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KY DOW, last sampled 2018-10-16. 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 B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. TSI 37. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Campton Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Campton Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | → Stable | 0 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Campton Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Campton Lake Dam (completed 1963), built primarily for water supply on the Swift Camp Creek; earth-type dam, 65 ft tall and 400 ft long.
- Surface area
- 19.3 ac
- Normal storage
- 424 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 721 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF CAMPTON
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID KY00053 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Wolfe County
Nearby Lakes in Wolfe County
Frequently asked questions about Campton Lake
Where is Campton Lake?
- Campton Lake is a lake in Wolfe County, Kentucky. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Campton Lake?
- Campton Lake in Wolfe County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Surface area: 19.3 acres.
Is Campton Lake safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2018. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- KY WQX
21KY_WQX10 samples · 2013–2018
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
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.