What is the water quality grade for Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay?

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay in Daggett County, Utah received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 19 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.7 µg/L.

Is Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 0.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Daggett County, Utah

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay

Grade AExcellent · 19 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Daggett County, Utah. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Daggett County, Flaming Gorge Reservoir Sheep Creek Bay ranks #10 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DNR, last sampled 2024-10-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 0.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 31.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	19 ft	A
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	0.7 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	31	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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