What is the water quality grade for Lake Jackson?

Lake Jackson in Highlands County, Florida received a water quality grade of D (Poor). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 28 µg/L.

Is Lake Jackson safe to swim in?

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Lake Jackson has an overall water quality grade of D. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Lake Jackson

Highlands County, FloridaEutrophic

Lake Jackson 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 Jackson ranks #116 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-08-20. 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 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 28 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.6 ft	F
Phosphorus	28 µg/L	C
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	58	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #116 of 150 lakes in Highlands County

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Lake Jackson holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

51 sq mi

Surface area

3,178 acres

Mean depth (est.)

13.8 ft

Shoreline

9.5 mi

Elevation

102 ft

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: 2024-08-20

Monitoring stations: 1

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