Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte
Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 1640 acres.
- Area
- 1,640 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte is a 1,640-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. 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 2024-10-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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 | 1,640 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Chicot (Middle)Public
- Lake Chicot (South)Public
- Lake Chicot (North)Public
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Chicot Lake Dam (completed 1940), built primarily for recreation on the Bayou Chicot; earth-type dam, 30 ft tall and 6,423 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,640 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,700 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 13,200 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 38.5 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- State of Louisiana
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00010 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.06 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte 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 LA060203_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Evangeline Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Evangeline Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte
Where is Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte?
- Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte is a lake in Evangeline 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 Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte?
- Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 1640 acres.
Is Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte?
- Lake Chicot North of Ville Platte has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Chicot (Middle), Lake Chicot (South), Lake Chicot (North). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX34 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
- 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