Dead Lake
Gulf County, FloridaEutrophic
Dead Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Gulf County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Gulf County, Dead Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2022-11-14. 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 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 25.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 25.5 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Gulf County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Dead Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ACamelref LakeLiberty County · 15.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ALiberty-Mystic LakeLiberty County · 21.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- CDead Lakes West ArmGulf County · 1.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Wimico MiddleGulf County · 23.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Lake Size & Watershed
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: 2022-11-14
Monitoring stations: 1
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