Lake Allen North
Lake Allen North in Walton County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.8 ft
- Typical in August
- 85°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Lake Allen North is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Lake Allen North ranks #28 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-01-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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)
Very murky, less than 2.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Allen North typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 86°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 56°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 350 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Allen North water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Lake Allen North
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.05 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.25 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Allen North is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL959H · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.14 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #28 of 84 lakes in Walton County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Allen North
Where is Lake Allen North?
- Lake Allen North 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 Lake Allen North?
- Lake Allen North in Walton County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 2.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L.
Is Lake Allen North safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Allen North has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Allen North?
- Lake Allen North typically sits around 85°F at the surface in August, from 350 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
118 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- CHOCTAWHATCHEE BASIN ALLIANCE
21FLCBA_WQX118 samples · 2020–2025
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