Greers Ferry Lake
Cleburne County, ArkansasView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- #1 of 2 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Greers Ferry Lake in Cleburne County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 10 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 14 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.9 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Greers Ferry Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Cleburne County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2019. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 12 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Cleburne County, Greers Ferry Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ, last sampled 2019-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Greers Ferry Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10 ft of visibility
- Boat launch12 documented ramps
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.
The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Phosphorus 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.9 µg/L. TSI 42. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.9 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Recreation & Access
- Greers Ferry LakePublic
- Greers Ferry LakePublic
- Mill Creek Recreation AreaPublic
- Greers Ferry LakePublic
- Greers Ferry LakePublic
- Greers Ferry LakePublic
Showing 6 of 12 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
Fishing Greers Ferry Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +11.925 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | 0 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Cleburne County
Nearby Lakes in Cleburne County
Frequently asked questions about Greers Ferry Lake
Where is Greers Ferry Lake?
- Greers Ferry Lake is a lake in Cleburne County, Arkansas. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Greers Ferry Lake?
- Greers Ferry Lake in Cleburne County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 10 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.9 µg/L.
Is Greers Ferry Lake safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Greers Ferry Lake?
- Greers Ferry Lake has 12 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Greers Ferry Lake, Greers Ferry Lake, Mill Creek Recreation Area, Greers Ferry Lake, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
264 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2012–2019. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Arkansas Water Science Center
USGS-AR212 samples · 2012–2015 - Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ARDEQH2O_WQX52 samples · 2012–2019
Analytical methods
- Secchi disk method
- P, wu, WCA, persulfate CF color
- Plant pigments, sonication & 445
- 4500 P J ~ Persulfate Method for Simultaneous Determination of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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