Kings Lake South Lobe
Kings Lake South Lobe in Walton County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.5 µg/L. Surface area: 229 acres.
- Clarity
- 6.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 91°F
- Area
- 229 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Kings Lake South Lobe is a 229-acre mesotrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Kings Lake South Lobe ranks #79 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-10-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 9.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 9.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Kings Lake South Lobe typically sits around 91°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 87°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 91°F) and coldest in Nov (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 19 field readings (2023–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Kings Lake South Lobe water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 229 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Kings Lake South Lobe, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Kings Lake South Lobe
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.13 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.25 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Kings Lake South Lobe is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Kings Lake Dam on the Kings Lake; earth-type dam, 34 ft tall and 664 ft long.
- Surface area
- 229 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,166 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Undetermined
- Owner
- Holley Lake Property Owner AS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID FL40003 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.47 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #79 of 84 lakes in Walton County
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Frequently asked questions about Kings Lake South Lobe
Where is Kings Lake South Lobe?
- Kings Lake South Lobe is a lake in Walton County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kings Lake South Lobe?
- Kings Lake South Lobe in Walton County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9.5 µg/L. Surface area: 229 acres.
Is Kings Lake South Lobe safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Kings Lake South Lobe has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Kings Lake South Lobe?
- Kings Lake South Lobe typically sits around 91°F at the surface in August, from 19 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
21FLPNS_WQX18 samples · 2023–2024
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.