Polk County, Georgia · Water Quality Report Card
Culps Lake
Culps Lake in Polk County, Georgia is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility.
- Clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
Culps Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Georgia.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD, last sampled 2012-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water Quality Grade: Not rated
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.6 ft | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Alabama Water Watch
AWW_WQX7 samples · 2012
Analytical methods
- AWW QAPP
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds come from the U.S. EPA National Lakes Assessment 2022 Technical Support Document (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2012-09-11
Monitoring stations: 1