Enid Lake
Enid Lake in Yalobusha County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 95 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Enid Lake →
Enid Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-08. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 95 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 14.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 95 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Enid Lake
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Recreation & Access
- Enid LakePublic
- Enid LakePublic
- Long BranchPublic
- Point PleasantPublic
- Water ValleyPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Enid Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Enid Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MS907811 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Yalobusha County
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Frequently asked questions about Enid Lake
Where is Enid Lake?
- Enid Lake is a lake in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Enid Lake?
- Enid Lake in Yalobusha County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 95 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.7 µg/L.
Is Enid Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Enid Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 14.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Enid Lake?
- Enid Lake has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Enid Lake, Enid Lake, Long Branch, Point Pleasant, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
144 measurements from 4 monitoring stations, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX144 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (4)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory