Grapevine Lake
Tarrant County, Texas7,380 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 3 in the county
- Public access
Grapevine Lake in Tarrant County, Texas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 48 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.5 µg/L. Surface area: 7380 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.4 ft
- Area
- 7,380 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 48 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 18.5 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Grapevine Lake is a 7,380-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Tarrant County, Texas. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 9 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Tarrant County, Grapevine Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ, last sampled 2024-02-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Grapevine Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch9 documented ramps
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
- Big water7,380 acres
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 48 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 18.5 µg/L. TSI 61. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 48 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
→ Grapevine Lake water level: the live USGS gauge reading
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 7,380 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Grapevine Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Grapevine Lake Point (South)Public
- Meadowmere ParkPublic
- Lakeview Park (North)Public
- Lakeview Park (South)Public
- McPherson SloughPublic
- Grapevine Lake Point (North)Public
Showing 6 of 9 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Grapevine Lake
- Murrell Park1.7 km
- Twin Coves Park and Campground1.9 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Grapevine Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.1 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.7 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Grapevine Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Grapevine Dam (completed 1952), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the Denton Creek; earth-type dam, 137 ft tall and 12,350 ft long.
- Surface area
- 7,380 ac
- Normal storage
- 181,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 788,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 688 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Fort Worth District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID TX00005 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Tarrant County
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Frequently asked questions about Grapevine Lake
Where is Grapevine Lake?
- Grapevine Lake is a lake in Tarrant County, Texas. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Grapevine Lake?
- Grapevine Lake in Tarrant County, Texas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 48 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.5 µg/L. Surface area: 7380 acres.
Is Grapevine Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Grapevine Lake?
- Grapevine Lake has 9 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Grapevine Lake Point (South), Meadowmere Park, Lakeview Park (North), Lakeview Park (South), among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Grapevine Lake?
- Grapevine Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Murrell Park, Twin Coves Park and Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
874 measurements from 16 monitoring stations, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Texas Water Science Center
USGS-TX874 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (16)
- USGS-330106097094601
- USGS-325810097053500
- USGS-325945097053500
- USGS-325933097081401
- USGS-325822097030401
- USGS-330047097090001
- USGS-325854097063500
- USGS-325737097035600
- USGS-330000097061500
- USGS-330207097103701
- USGS-325748097042200
- USGS-325933097050100
- USGS-325909097053201
- USGS-330118097083601
- USGS-325818097040301
- USGS-325725097033600
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
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles