Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown
Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown in Bienville Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 1825 acres.
- Area
- 1,825 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown is a 1,825-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bienville Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1,825 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Kepler DamPublic
- JJ's CampSemi-private
- Myrick's LandingSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Kepler Creek Dam (completed 1958), built primarily for recreation on the Kepler Creek; earth-type dam, 37 ft tall and 2,018 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,825 ac
- Normal storage
- 16,800 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 50,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 47 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Kepler Creek Recreation and Water Conservation District Commission
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00021 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.04 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA100705_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Bienville Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Bienville Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown
Where is Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown?
- Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown is a lake in Bienville Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown?
- Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown in Bienville Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 1825 acres.
Is Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown?
- Kepler Creek Lake Southeast of Jamestown has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Kepler Dam, JJ's Camp, Myrick's Landing. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
19 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX19 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory