Lake Lorman
Lake Lorman in Madison County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.4 µg/L. Surface area: 163 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.9 ft
- Area
- 163 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Lake Lorman is a 163-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Madison County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Madison County, Lake Lorman ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-10-10. 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 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 70 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Lorman, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lorman is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lorman Dam (completed 1960), built primarily for recreation on the Unt of Lime Kiln Creek; earth-type dam, 45 ft tall and 1,290 ft long.
- Surface area
- 163 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,770 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,540 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- LAKE LORMAN CORPORATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02270 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Madison County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lorman
Where is Lake Lorman?
- Lake Lorman is a lake in Madison 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 Lorman?
- Lake Lorman in Madison County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.4 µg/L. Surface area: 163 acres.
Is Lake Lorman safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Lorman has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 8.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX29 samples · 2022
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.