Flint Creek Reservoir
Flint Creek Reservoir in Stone County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 95 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6 µg/L. Surface area: 579 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.4 ft
- Area
- 579 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Flint Creek Reservoir is a 579-acre mesotrophic lake in Stone County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Flint Creek Reservoir ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-29. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 95 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 95 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 579 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Flint Creek Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Flint CreekPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Flint Creek Reservoir is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Flint Creek Reservoir Dam (completed 1965), built primarily for recreation on the Flint Creek; earth-type dam, 52 ft tall and 2,850 ft long.
- Surface area
- 579 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,306 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 15,912 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 10.3 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- HIRAM BOONE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02048 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Stone County
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Frequently asked questions about Flint Creek Reservoir
Where is Flint Creek Reservoir?
- Flint Creek Reservoir is a lake in Stone County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Flint Creek Reservoir?
- Flint Creek Reservoir in Stone County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 95 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6 µg/L. Surface area: 579 acres.
Is Flint Creek Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Flint Creek Reservoir has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Flint Creek Reservoir?
- Flint Creek Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Flint Creek. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
42 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX42 samples · 2025
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