Hard Cash Lake
Hard Cash Lake in Humphreys County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 120 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Hard Cash Lake →
Hard Cash Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Humphreys County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Humphreys County, Hard Cash Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-09. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 120 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 120 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16.2 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Hard Cash Lake
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Recreation & Access
- Hard Cash LakePublic
- Highway 12 BridgePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Humphreys County
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Frequently asked questions about Hard Cash Lake
Where is Hard Cash Lake?
- Hard Cash Lake is a lake in Humphreys County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Hard Cash Lake?
- Hard Cash Lake in Humphreys County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 120 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.2 µg/L.
Is Hard Cash Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Hard Cash Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Hard Cash Lake?
- Hard Cash Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hard Cash Lake, Highway 12 Bridge. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
73 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX73 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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