Jore Lake
Elmore County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #5 of 5 in the county
- Public access
Jore Lake in Elmore County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5.7 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 21 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 11.7 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Jore Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Elmore County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Elmore County, Jore Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2025-10-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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 C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft. Phosphorus 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 11.7 µg/L. TSI 52. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fishing Jore Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.058 m/yr | 9 |
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 5 lakes in Elmore County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Jore Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Elmore County
Frequently asked questions about Jore Lake
Where is Jore Lake?
- Jore Lake is a lake in Elmore County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Jore Lake?
- Jore Lake in Elmore County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.7 µg/L.
Is Jore Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
243 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2013–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC243 samples · 2013–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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.