Keyhole Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Crook County, Wyoming. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Crook County, Keyhole Reservoir ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wyoming DNR, last sampled 2018-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Crook County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Keyhole Reservoir holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BKeyhole ReservoirCrook County · 2.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BKeyhole ReservoirCrook County · 3.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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Other Grade D Lakes in Wyoming
Platte County · Clarity: 1.4 ft
Platte County · Clarity: 2.7 ft
Sheridan County · Clarity: 0.9 ft
Carbon County · Poor
Albany County · Poor
Goshen County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2018-09-10
Monitoring stations: 1