Crescent Lake South of Bear Island
Putnam County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic
Crescent Lake South of Bear Island is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Crescent Lake South of Bear Island ranks #68 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-05-29. 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
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 140 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 140 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #68 of 68 lakes in Putnam County
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Crescent Lake South of Bear Island holds Grade F. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-05-29
Monitoring stations: 1
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