Carr Lake
Kosciusko County, Indiana80 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Carr Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 35 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Carr Lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 119.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35.1 ft. Surface area: 80 acres.
Carr Lake is a 80-acre lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 35 feet (17-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2022-08-01. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Carr Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water35.1 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Carr Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Carr Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Carr Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 119.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 119µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 4µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Max depth
35.1 ft
Average depth
17.1 ft
Surface area
80 acres
Shoreline
1.7 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Tri-County Fish & Wildlife AreaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Carr Lake
Where is Carr Lake?
- Carr Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Carr Lake?
- Carr Lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 119.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 35.1 ft. Surface area: 80 acres.
Is Carr Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Carr Lake?
- Carr Lake has a maximum depth of 35.1 feet and an average depth of 17.1 feet. The lake covers 80 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Carr Lake?
- Carr Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Carr Lake?
- Carr Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Indiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Carr Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory