Davis Dead River Lake
Davis Dead River Lake in Jackson County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 71.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Davis Dead River Lake →
Davis Dead River Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Davis Dead River Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 71.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 80 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 71.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Jackson County
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Frequently asked questions about Davis Dead River Lake
Where is Davis Dead River Lake?
- Davis Dead River Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Davis Dead River Lake?
- Davis Dead River Lake in Jackson County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 71.8 µg/L.
Is Davis Dead River Lake safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Davis Dead River Lake has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 71.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
47 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX47 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.