What is the water quality grade for Hords Creek Reserv Lake?

Hords Creek Reserv Lake in Coleman County, Texas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.2 µg/L.

Is Hords Creek Reserv Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Hords Creek Reserv Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 7.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Coleman County, Texas

Hords Creek Reserv Lake

Grade CFair · 2.6 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Hords Creek Reserv Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Coleman County, Texas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Coleman County, Hords Creek Reserv Lake ranks #2 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Texas DNR, last sampled 2025-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.6 ft	F
Phosphorus	30 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	7.2 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	55	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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