Electric Lake
Emery County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #9 of 10 in the county
- Limited data
Electric Lake in Emery County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 10.8 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 9.8 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 4 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Electric Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Emery County, Utah. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Emery County, Electric Lake ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2025-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Electric Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10.8 ft of visibility
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft. Phosphorus 9.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4 µg/L. TSI 41. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 9.8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Electric Lake
- The Chute Group Campground4.3 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Electric Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.104 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.85 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Electric Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pacificorp - Electric Lake (completed 1974), built primarily for water supply on the Huntington Creek; earth-type dam, 229 ft tall and 920 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 31,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 35,500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 30 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- PACIFICORP-HUNTINGTON PLANT
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID UT00100 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.5 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 10 lakes in Emery County
Nearby Lakes in Emery County
Frequently asked questions about Electric Lake
Where is Electric Lake?
- Electric Lake is a lake in Emery County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Electric Lake?
- Electric Lake in Emery County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 10.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L.
Is Electric Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Electric Lake?
- Electric Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including The Chute Group Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
48 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX48 samples · 2013–2025
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles