Caney Creek Lake
Roane County, TennesseeView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #4 of 4 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Caney Creek Lake in Roane County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 55.9 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 55.9 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Caney Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Roane County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Roane County, Caney Creek Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2022-06-28. 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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 55.9 µg/L. TSI 62. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 55.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fishing Caney Creek 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 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Roane County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Caney Creek Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Roane County
Frequently asked questions about Caney Creek Lake
Where is Caney Creek Lake?
- Caney Creek Lake is a lake in Roane County, Tennessee. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Caney Creek Lake?
- Caney Creek Lake in Roane County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 55.9 µg/L.
Is Caney Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
11 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX11 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.