Elvis Presley Lake
Elvis Presley Lake in Lee County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.8 µg/L. Surface area: 331 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Area
- 331 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Elvis Presley Lake is a 331-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lee County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lee County, Elvis Presley Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-06-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 331 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Elvis Presley Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Elvis Presley LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Elvis Presley Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Elvis Presley Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Elvis Presley (completed 1975), built primarily for recreation on the West Tulip Creek; earth-type dam, 43 ft tall and 1,250 ft long.
- Surface area
- 331 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,833 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 5,355 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4.2 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02849 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Lee County
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Frequently asked questions about Elvis Presley Lake
Where is Elvis Presley Lake?
- Elvis Presley Lake is a lake in Lee County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Elvis Presley Lake?
- Elvis Presley Lake in Lee County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.8 µg/L. Surface area: 331 acres.
Is Elvis Presley Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Elvis Presley Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 11.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Elvis Presley Lake?
- Elvis Presley Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Elvis Presley Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
42 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX42 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory