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Lake Jackson

Walton County, FloridaMesotrophic

Lake Jackson is a mesotrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 108 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Lake Jackson ranks #91 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-05-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)4.6 ftD
Phosphorus16 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)50Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #91 of 109 lakes in Walton County

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Lake Jackson holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
6 sq mi
Surface area
363 acres
Mean depth (est.)
10.8 ft
Shoreline
3 mi
Elevation
266 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: 2023-05-30

Monitoring stations: 1

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