Lake Claude Bennett
Lake Claude Bennett in Jasper County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 29.6 µg/L. Surface area: 75 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.2 ft
- Area
- 75 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Claude Bennett →
Lake Claude Bennett is a 75-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jasper County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 3.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 29.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 29.6 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Claude Bennett, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Claude BennettPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Claude Bennett
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Claude Bennett is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Claude Bennett Dam, built primarily for recreation; earth-type dam, 24 ft tall and 1,056 ft long.
- Surface area
- 75 ac
- Normal storage
- 924 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,232 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Undetermined
- Owner
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS01156 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Jasper County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Claude Bennett
Where is Lake Claude Bennett?
- Lake Claude Bennett is a lake in Jasper County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Claude Bennett?
- Lake Claude Bennett in Jasper County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 29.6 µg/L. Surface area: 75 acres.
Is Lake Claude Bennett safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Lake Claude Bennett has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 29.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Claude Bennett?
- Lake Claude Bennett has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Claude Bennett. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
67 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX67 samples · 2020–2021
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory