What is the water quality grade for Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake?

Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake in Daggett County, Utah received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 18.7 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.4 µg/L.

Is Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 0.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Daggett County, Utah

Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake

Grade AExcellent · 18.7 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Daggett County, Utah. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Daggett County, Flaming Gorge-Sheeps Creek Bay Lake ranks #7 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DNR, last sampled 2016-07-06. 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 18.7 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 0.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 28.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	18.7 ft	A
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	0.4 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	28	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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