Caney Fork River Lake is a mesotrophic lake in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in DeKalb County, Caney Fork River Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Tennessee DNR, last sampled 2012-07-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 9 lakes in DeKalb 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: 2012-07-27
Monitoring stations: 1