What is the water quality grade for Goshen Hole Reservoir?

Goshen Hole Reservoir in Goshen County, Wyoming received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 1.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 100 µg/L.

Is Goshen Hole Reservoir safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Goshen Hole Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of F. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Goshen County, Wyoming

Goshen Hole Reservoir

Grade FVery Poor · 1.1 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Goshen Hole Reservoir is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Goshen County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Goshen County, Goshen Hole Reservoir ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DNR, last sampled 2018-09-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 1.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 100 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.1 ft	F
Phosphorus	100 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	73	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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