Cub Creek Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jefferson County, Nebraska. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Jefferson County, Cub Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nebraska DNR, last sampled 2012-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Very murky, less than 0.2 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Jefferson 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: 2012-09-10
Monitoring stations: 2