What is the water quality grade for Horsethief Canyon Lake?

Horsethief Canyon Lake in Hodgeman County, Kansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 69 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19.5 µg/L.

Is Horsethief Canyon Lake safe to swim in?

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Horsethief Canyon Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 19.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Hodgeman County, Kansas

Horsethief Canyon Lake

Grade CFair · 2.3 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Horsethief Canyon Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hodgeman County, Kansas. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Hodgeman County, Horsethief Canyon Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2016-06-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 69 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 63.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.3 ft	F
Phosphorus	69 µg/L	D
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	19.5 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	63	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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