Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward
Prince Edward County, Virginia11 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- #4 of 6 in the county
Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward in Prince Edward County, Virginia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.1 µg/L. Surface area: 11 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Area
- 11 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 30 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 11.1 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward is a 11-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Prince Edward County, Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DEQ, last sampled 2022-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 11.1 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.065 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.85 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.88 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Goodwin Dam, built primarily for recreation on the Tr-Sandy River; earth-type dam, 32 ft tall and 350 ft long.
- Surface area
- 11 ac
- Normal storage
- 86 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 212.25 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.55 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Virginia DCR - State Parks
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VA147005 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.12 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit VAP-J03L_SDY02A06 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.8 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 6 lakes in Prince Edward County
Nearby Lakes in Prince Edward County
Frequently asked questions about Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward
Where is Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward?
- Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward is a lake in Prince Edward County, Virginia. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward?
- Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward in Prince Edward County, Virginia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.1 µg/L. Surface area: 11 acres.
Is Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Goodwin Lake-Near Dam-Prince Edward is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
82 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21VASWCB82 samples · 2013–2022
Analytical methods
- Tyler, John. 1968. The secchi disk, Limnology and Oceanograpy, 13(1):1-6.
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database