Lake Hide-A-Way
Lake Hide-A-Way in Pearl River County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.9 µg/L. Surface area: 190.6 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Area
- 191 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lake Hide-A-Way is a 191-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-29. 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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 9.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 80 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.9 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 191 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Hide-A-Way, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Hide-A-Way is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Hide-A-Way Lake Dam (completed 1971), built primarily for recreation on the Mill Creek; earth-type dam, 38 ft tall and 1,170 ft long.
- Surface area
- 190.6 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,447 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,409 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 12.15 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- LAKE HIDE-A-WAY CLUB, INC.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS00637 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Pearl River County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Hide-A-Way
Where is Lake Hide-A-Way?
- Lake Hide-A-Way is a lake in Pearl River 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 Hide-A-Way?
- Lake Hide-A-Way in Pearl River County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.9 µg/L. Surface area: 190.6 acres.
Is Lake Hide-A-Way safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Hide-A-Way has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 9.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
43 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_WQX43 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.