Lake Beulah
Lake Beulah in Bolivar County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 205 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 69.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.8 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Beulah →
Lake Beulah is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Bolivar County, Lake Beulah ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-06-27. 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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 0.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 205 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 69.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 205 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 69.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Beulah
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Recreation & Access
- Beulah LakePublic
- Beulah LakePublic
- Log Loader LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Beulah
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Beulah is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MS990411 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Bolivar County
Nearby Lakes in Bolivar County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Beulah
Where is Lake Beulah?
- Lake Beulah is a lake in Bolivar County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Beulah?
- Lake Beulah in Bolivar County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 205 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 69.7 µg/L.
Is Lake Beulah safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Lake Beulah has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 69.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Beulah?
- Lake Beulah has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Beulah Lake, Beulah Lake, Log Loader Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
30 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX30 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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