Cox Creek Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Grant County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Grant County, Cox Creek Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Arkansas DNR, last sampled 2020-01-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Grant County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Cox Creek Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CCox Creek LakeGrant County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake CatherineHot Spring County · 24.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake CatherineHot Spring County · 25.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake Catherine Off of Springbrook PointGarland County · 26.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CLake CatherineGarland County · 27.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
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Other Grade F Lakes in Arkansas
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Jefferson County · Very Poor
Pulaski County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Pulaski County · Clarity: 2.8 ft
Pulaski County · Clarity: 2.7 ft
Faulkner County · Clarity: 2.7 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Arkansas
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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: 2020-01-13
Monitoring stations: 1