Cox Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Grant County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Grant County, Cox Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Arkansas DNR, last sampled 2023-02-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.9 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Grant County
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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: 2023-02-13
Monitoring stations: 1