Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment
Canyon County, IdahoView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
↑ up from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #1 of 2 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment in Canyon County, Idaho has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7.2 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 26 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 5.6 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is a mesotrophic lake in Canyon County, Idaho. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Canyon County, Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEQ, last sampled 2024-06-03. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
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.
The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 5.6 µg/L. TSI 49. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Recreation & Access
- Lake Lowell Visitor CenterPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.114 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +4.63 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.42 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Canyon County
Nearby Lakes in Canyon County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment
Where is Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment?
- Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is a lake in Canyon County, Idaho. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment?
- Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment in Canyon County, Idaho has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L.
Is Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment?
- Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Lowell Visitor Center. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2014–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Bureau of Reclamation
1119USBR_WQX23 samples · 2014–2024
Analytical methods
- Depth, Secchi disk depth
- Zebra/Quagga Mussel APHA 10200G Modified
- Phosphorus by Single Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory