Cleveland Lake
Emery County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #7 of 10 in the county
- 23 ft max depth
- Limited data
Cleveland Lake in Emery County, Utah has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 17.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 17.4 ft
- Max depth
- ~23 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 12.4 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.1 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
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Cleveland Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Emery County, Utah with an estimated average depth of about 23 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Emery County, Cleveland Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2025-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Cleveland Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water17.4 ft of visibility
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
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 C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Crystal clear, you can see 17.4 ft down. Phosphorus 12.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.1 µg/L. TSI 38. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12.4 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~23 ft est. |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Utah has not published bathymetry for Cleveland Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Cleveland Lake
- Cleveland Reservoir0.5 km
- Lake Canyon Rec Area1.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Cleveland Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.258 m/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.83 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Cleveland Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Cleveland (completed 1909), built primarily for irrigation on the Spring Creek; earth-type dam, 61 ft tall and 1,100 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 5,340 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 6,020 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- HUNTINGTON-CLEVELAND IRRIGATION COMPANY
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID UT00071 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 10 lakes in Emery County
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Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Lake
Where is Cleveland Lake?
- Cleveland Lake is a lake in Emery County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Cleveland Lake?
- Cleveland Lake in Emery County, Utah has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 17.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L.
Is Cleveland Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Cleveland Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Cleveland Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 23 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
Are there campgrounds on Cleveland Lake?
- Cleveland Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Cleveland Reservoir, Lake Canyon Rec Area. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
17 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2019–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX17 samples · 2019–2025
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles