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Dutchhollow Lake

Chautauqua County, New YorkLimited DataEutrophic

Dutchhollow Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chautauqua County, New York. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Chautauqua County, Dutchhollow Lake ranks #14 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2025-05-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 2.4 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 64.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)2.4 ftF
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)64Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #14 of 16 lakes in Chautauqua County

Nearby Lakes in Chautauqua County

EPA Impairment Status

Dutchhollow Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

Nuisance exotic speciesNutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY0202-0020 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.57 km)

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-05-08

Monitoring stations: 1