Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater
Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 59 µg/L. Surface area: 6100 acres.
- Area
- 6,100 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater is a 6,100-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Rapides Parish County, Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-07. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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: 59 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 59 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 63 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 6,100 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Bayou Cocodrie Dam (completed 1959), built primarily for recreation on the Bayou Cocodrie; earth-type dam, 28 ft tall and 1,700 ft long.
- Surface area
- 6,100 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 100,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 240 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- State of Louisiana
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00012 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.02 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA060102_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Rapides Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Rapides Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater
Where is Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater?
- Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater is a lake in Rapides 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 Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater?
- Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 59 µg/L. Surface area: 6100 acres.
Is Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Cocodrie Lake North of Clearwater has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Other Grade C Lakes in Louisiana
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LaSalle Parish County · Fair
Catahoula Parish County · Fair
Vernon Parish County · Fair
Natchitoches Parish County · Fair
Concordia Parish County · Fair
Eutrophic Lakes in Louisiana
Where this data comes from
21 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX21 samples · 2021–2022
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