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Creslm Lake

Putnam County, FloridaEutrophic

Creslm Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Creslm Lake ranks #60 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 71.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2 ftF
Phosphorus71.7 µg/LD
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)67Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #60 of 68 lakes in Putnam County

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Creslm Lake holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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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: 2025-02-13

Monitoring stations: 1

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