Lake Dan @ Center
Lake Dan @ Center in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in July
- 88°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Lake Dan @ Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 123 other monitored lakes in Hillsborough County, Lake Dan @ Center ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-11-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality 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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 27 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 27 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Lake Dan @ Center typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Jan (about 62°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 28 field readings (2020–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Dan @ Center water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.255 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +6.5 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 124 lakes in Hillsborough County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Dan @ Center
Where is Lake Dan @ Center?
- Lake Dan @ Center is a lake in Hillsborough 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 Dan @ Center?
- Lake Dan @ Center in Hillsborough County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27 µg/L.
Is Lake Dan @ Center safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Lake Dan @ Center has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Lake Dan @ Center?
- Lake Dan @ Center typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July, from 28 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2020–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
40 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples40 samples · 2020–2023
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.