Lake Hazle
Lake Hazle in Copiah County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.1 µg/L. Surface area: 20.1 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.4 ft
- Area
- 20 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Lake Hazle is a 20-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Copiah County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Copiah County, Lake Hazle ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-10-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade 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.
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.4 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 22.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 22.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Hazle, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake HazlePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Hazle
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Hazle is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Hazle Dam (completed 1925), built primarily for recreation on the Johnson Creek Trib of Jones Creek; earth-type dam, 29 ft tall and 528 ft long.
- Surface area
- 20.1 ac
- Normal storage
- 232 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 375 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- CITY OF HAZLEHURST
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS00503 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Copiah County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Hazle
Where is Lake Hazle?
- Lake Hazle is a lake in Copiah County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Hazle?
- Lake Hazle in Copiah County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.1 µg/L. Surface area: 20.1 acres.
Is Lake Hazle safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Lake Hazle has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 22.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Hazle?
- Lake Hazle has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Hazle. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
54 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_WQX54 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