Lake Glenada
Highlands County, FloridaEutrophic
Lake Glenada is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Highlands County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 149 other monitored lakes in Highlands County, Lake Glenada ranks #113 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-12-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #113 of 150 lakes in Highlands County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Glenada holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AHighlands-Denton LakeHighlands County · 1.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ALake DentonHighlands County · 1.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ALake DentonHighlands County · 1.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ALake AnokaHighlands County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BHighlands-Lelia LakeHighlands County · 0.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-12-19
Monitoring stations: 2
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