Lake Georgia-Pacific
Ashley County, Arkansas1,725 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
↑ up from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 3 in the county
- 38 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Georgia-Pacific in Ashley County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.5 µg/L. Surface area: 1725 acres.
- Max depth
- ~38 ft est.
- Area
- 1,725 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 30 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 12.5 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Georgia-Pacific is a 1,725-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Ashley County, Arkansas with an estimated average depth of about 38 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Ashley County, Lake Georgia-Pacific ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ, last sampled 2026-02-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Georgia-Pacific is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Big water1,725 acres
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 B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 12.5 µg/L. TSI 54. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.5 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~38 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~12 ft est. |
| Surface Area | 1,725 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Arkansas has not published bathymetry for Lake Georgia-Pacific.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Georgia PacificPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Georgia-Pacific
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +6.45 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Georgia-Pacific is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam (completed 1963), built primarily for irrigation on the Saline River-Tr; earth-type dam, 20 ft tall and 26,380 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,725 ac
- Normal storage
- 12,250 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 18,635 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Georgia Pacific Corporation
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID AR01084 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Ashley County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Georgia-Pacific
Where is Lake Georgia-Pacific?
- Lake Georgia-Pacific is a lake in Ashley County, Arkansas. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Georgia-Pacific?
- Lake Georgia-Pacific in Ashley County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12.5 µg/L. Surface area: 1725 acres.
Is Lake Georgia-Pacific safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Georgia-Pacific?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Lake Georgia-Pacific, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 38 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate. The lake covers 1725 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Georgia-Pacific?
- Lake Georgia-Pacific has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Georgia Pacific. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
31 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ARDEQH2O_WQX31 samples · 2023–2026
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
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory