Indian Creek Reservoir
Alpine County, California119 acresView mapDirections
SWRCB publishes the water-quality measurements for Indian Creek Reservoir. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Public access
- Limited data
Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County, California has water-quality measurements published by SWRCB, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 110 µg/L. Surface area: 119 acres.
Indian Creek Reservoir is a 119-acre lake in Alpine County, California. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2019-08-05. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Indian Creek Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
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. Indian Creek Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Indian Creek Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the California State Water Resources Control Board and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Indian Creek Reservoir
These are the measurements SWRCB publishes for Indian Creek Reservoir, 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 110 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 | 110µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Surface area
119 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by SWRCB
No bathymetric survey has been published for Indian Creek Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Indian Creek ReservoirPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Indian Creek Reservoir
- Indian Creek Camp Ground0.4 km
- Indian Creek Campground (ca)0.4 kmReserve
- Camp Host0.8 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Indian Creek Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit CAL6322001019980805154816 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Reservoir
Where is Indian Creek Reservoir?
- Indian Creek Reservoir is a lake in Alpine County, California. Its water-quality measurements are published by SWRCB and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Indian Creek Reservoir?
- Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County, California has water-quality measurements published by SWRCB, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 110 µg/L. Surface area: 119 acres.
Is Indian Creek Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Indian Creek Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Indian Creek Reservoir?
- Indian Creek Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Indian Creek Reservoir. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Indian Creek Reservoir?
- Indian Creek Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by California's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Indian Creek Reservoir?
- Indian Creek Reservoir has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Indian Creek Camp Ground, Indian Creek Campground (ca), Camp Host. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Indian Creek Reservoir 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles