Dow Lake
Athens County, Ohio157 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 33 ft max depth
- Public access
Dow Lake in Athens County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32.8 ft. Surface area: 157 acres.
Dow Lake is a 157-acre lake in Athens County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 33 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Dow Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water32.8 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Dow Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Dow Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Dow 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. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
32.8 ft
Surface area
157 acres
Shoreline
6.7 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Strouds Run State ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Dow Lake
Where is Dow Lake?
- Dow Lake is a lake in Athens County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Dow Lake?
- Dow Lake in Athens County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32.8 ft. Surface area: 157 acres.
Is Dow Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Dow Lake?
- Dow Lake has a maximum depth of 32.8 feet. The lake covers 157 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Dow Lake?
- Dow Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Strouds Run State Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Dow Lake?
- Dow Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Ohio's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Dow Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory