Caney Lake
Caney Lake in Webster Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 226 acres.
- Area
- 226 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Caney Lake is a 226-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Webster Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 226 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Caney Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Caney Lake Methodist Camp RoadPublic
- Lower Caney Lake Recreation AreaPublic
- Upper Caney Lake Recreation AreaPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Caney Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Caney Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lower Caney (completed 1937), built primarily for fish and wildlife pond on the Caney Creek; earth-type dam, 27 ft tall and 1,320 ft long.
- Surface area
- 226 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,460 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,722 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 8 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- USDA FS
All listed purposes: Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00095 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.26 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Caney Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA100504_00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Webster Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Webster Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Caney Lake
Where is Caney Lake?
- Caney Lake is a lake in Webster Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Caney Lake?
- Caney Lake in Webster Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 226 acres.
Is Caney Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Caney Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Caney Lake?
- Caney Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Caney Lake Methodist Camp Road, Lower Caney Lake Recreation Area, Upper Caney Lake Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX23 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory