High Point Lake
Somerset County, Pennsylvania277 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for High Point Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 30 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
High Point Lake in Somerset County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 277 acres.
High Point Lake is a 277-acre lake in Somerset County, Pennsylvania with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2024-03-13. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What High Point Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Deep water30 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether High Point Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for High Point Lake
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for High Point Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 1 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 20µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 1µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Max depth
30 ft
Surface area
277 acres
Shoreline
4.9 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
Recreation & Access
- North AccessPublic
- South AccessPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about High Point Lake
Where is High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake is a lake in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake in Somerset County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 277 acres.
Is High Point Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 277 acres.
Are there boat ramps on High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include North Access, South Access. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at High Point Lake?
- High Point Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for High Point Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory