Lake Henry
Lake Henry in Leflore County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 170 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 41.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 0.8 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Lake Henry →
Lake Henry is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Leflore County, Lake Henry ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-23. 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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 0.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 170 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 41.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 0.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 170 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 41.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Lake Henry
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Henry is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MS938312 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Leflore County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Henry
Where is Lake Henry?
- Lake Henry is a lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Henry?
- Lake Henry in Leflore County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 0.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 170 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 41.8 µg/L.
Is Lake Henry safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Lake Henry has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 41.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
32 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX32 samples · 2025
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database