Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
Sevier County, ArkansasView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 2 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge in Sevier County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.5 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 47 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 24.5 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sevier County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2019. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Sevier County, Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ, last sampled 2019-08-20. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Phosphorus 47 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 24.5 µg/L. TSI 60. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 47 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- Bellah CreekPublic
- Bellah Mine CampgroundPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 8 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.23 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.9 µg/L/yr | 8 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.61 µg/L/yr | 8 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Sevier County
Nearby Lakes in Sevier County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge
Where is Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge is a lake in Sevier County, Arkansas. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge in Sevier County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 47 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge?
- Lake Dequeen Upstream of Highway Bridge has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bellah Creek, Bellah Mine Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
53 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2019. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ARDEQH2O_WQX53 samples · 2012–2019
Analytical methods
- 4500 P J ~ Persulfate Method for Simultaneous Determination of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus
- 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