Dodd Lake
Dodd Lake in Citrus County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Dodd Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Citrus County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 31 other monitored lakes in Citrus County, Dodd Lake ranks #22 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-03-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Dodd Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 152 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Dodd Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.495 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.7 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #22 of 32 lakes in Citrus County
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Frequently asked questions about Dodd Lake
Where is Dodd Lake?
- Dodd Lake is a lake in Citrus County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Dodd Lake?
- Dodd Lake in Citrus County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L.
Is Dodd Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Dodd Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Dodd Lake?
- Dodd Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 152 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
33 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples33 samples · 2020–2025
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.