Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon
Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon in Claiborne Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 6300 acres.
- Area
- 6,300 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon is a 6,300-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Claiborne 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 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Claiborne Parish County, Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-15. 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.
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 | 6,300 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Arizona Landing/White Lightning RdPublic
- Lake Claiborne State ParkPublic
- Parden's ParadiseSemi-private
- Pleasure Point MarinaSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Claiborne (completed 1966), built primarily for recreation on the Bayou Darbonne; earth-type dam, 82 ft tall and 5,500 ft long.
- Surface area
- 6,300 ac
- Normal storage
- 99,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 200,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 133 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Claiborne Parish Watershed District Commission
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00011 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.06 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Claiborne Parish County
Nearby Lakes in Claiborne Parish County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon
Where is Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon?
- Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon is a lake in Claiborne 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 Claiborne South of Lisbon?
- Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon in Claiborne Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 6300 acres.
Is Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon?
- Lake Claiborne South of Lisbon has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Arizona Landing/White Lightning Rd, Lake Claiborne State Park, Parden's Paradise, Pleasure Point Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
41 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_WQX41 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory