Cumberland River Lake
Stewart County, TennesseeView mapDirections
TDEC publishes the water-quality measurements for Cumberland River Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Cumberland River Lake in Stewart County, Tennessee has water-quality measurements published by TDEC, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 82.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.5 µg/L.
Cumberland River Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stewart County, Tennessee. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 6 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Stewart County, Cumberland River Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2026-06-02. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Cumberland River Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch6 documented ramps
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Cumberland River Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Cumberland River Lake
These are the measurements TDEC publishes for Cumberland River Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 82.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 12.5 µg/L. TSI 62.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 82.6µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 12.5µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 62 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Bellwood LandingPublic
- Lick CreekPublic
- Dyer's CreekPublic
- Hickman CreekPublic
- Blue CreekPublic
- Dover LandingPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Cumberland River Lake
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Cumberland River Lake
Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2025–2026). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Phosphorus
Worsening+27.5 µg/L/yr2 years
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland River Lake
Where is Cumberland River Lake?
- Cumberland River Lake is a lake in Stewart County, Tennessee. Its water-quality measurements are published by TDEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Cumberland River Lake?
- Cumberland River Lake in Stewart County, Tennessee has water-quality measurements published by TDEC, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 82.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.5 µg/L.
Is Cumberland River Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Cumberland River Lake?
- Cumberland River Lake has 6 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bellwood Landing, Lick Creek, Dyer's Creek, Hickman Creek, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Cumberland River Lake?
- Cumberland River Lake has 6 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Tennessee's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Cumberland River Lake?
- Cumberland River Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Dover, Dyers Creek. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
37 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX37 samples · 2016–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
- 2120 C ~ Color in Water by Spectrophotometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles