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Cresent Lake

Putnam County, FloridaLimited DataHypereutrophic

Cresent Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Cresent Lake ranks #65 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-10-31. 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: 160 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 77.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus160 µg/LF
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)77Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #65 of 68 lakes in Putnam County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Cresent Lake holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

Nearby Lakes in Putnam County

Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
558 sq mi
Surface area
17,063 acres
Mean depth (est.)
19 ft
Shoreline
40.6 mi
Elevation
16 ft

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: 2024-10-31

Monitoring stations: 1

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