Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence
Hall County, GeorgiaView mapDirections
This is the name Georgia EPD records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Georgia EPD publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence in Hall County, Georgia has water-quality measurements published by Georgia EPD, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L.
Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is a mesotrophic lake in Hall County, Georgia. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 19 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Hall County, Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD, last sampled 2025-10-07. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water13 ft of visibility
- Boat launch19 documented ramps
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is safe to swim in today is a call for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
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Water quality measurements for Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence
These are the measurements Georgia EPD publishes for Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Phosphorus 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 6.2 µg/L. TSI 45.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 13ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 20µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 6.2µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 45 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
- Bethel ParkPublic
- Big CreekPublic
- Burton MillPublic
- Charleston ParkPublic
- Shady Grove ParkPublic
- Shoal Creek ParkPublic
Showing 6 of 19 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 14 years of monitoring (2012–2025).
Water clarity
Stable14 years
Phosphorus
Stable0 µg/L/yr6 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+0.42 µg/L/yr14 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit GAR031300010820 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence
Where is Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence?
- Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is in Hall County, Georgia. This is the name Georgia EPD records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Georgia EPD and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence?
- Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence in Hall County, Georgia has water-quality measurements published by Georgia EPD, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.2 µg/L.
Is Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence?
- Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence has 19 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bethel Park, Big Creek, Burton Mill, Charleston Park, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence?
- Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence has 19 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Georgia's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence?
- Lake Lanier Upstream From Flowery Branch Confluence has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Van Pugh North Park Shelter (ga), Van Pugh South Day Use Facility. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
284 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Georgia DNR Environmental Protection Division
21GAEPD_WQX284 samples · 2012–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles