High Point Lake
Guilford County, North CarolinaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 5 in the county
- Limited data
High Point Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 29.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
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High Point Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Guilford County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Guilford County, High Point Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NCDEQ, last sampled 2023-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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 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 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 29.5 µg/L. TSI 60. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 29.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Guilford County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
High Point Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about High Point Lake
Where is High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake is a lake in Guilford County, North Carolina. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 29.5 µg/L.
Is High Point Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
101 measurements from 5 monitoring stations, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality NCDEQ-DWR WQX
21NC03WQ101 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- WSSSOP
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (5)
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.