Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd
Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd in Clay County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 78 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd →
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Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clay County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Clay County, Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 78 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 78 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd
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Water Temperature
Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Oct (about 73°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 25 field readings (2022–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.029 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +78.71 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL2389 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.59 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Ccua - Tmdl Aggregate TnMiddleburg · 3.9 mi away · NPDES FL0629006
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 17 lakes in Clay County
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd
Where is Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd?
- Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd is a lake in Clay County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd?
- Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd in Clay County, Florida has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 78 µg/L.
Is Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd?
- Doctor'S Lake @ End of Lawrence Rd typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 25 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
39 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northeast District
21FLA_WQX39 samples · 2022–2024
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)