Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment
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Idaho DEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment in Canyon County, Idaho has water-quality measurements published by Idaho DEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L.
Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is a mesotrophic lake in Canyon County, Idaho. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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 Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is safe to swim in today is a call for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment
These are the measurements Idaho DEQ publishes for Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus 26 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 5.6 µg/L. TSI 49.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 7.2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 26µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 5.6µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 49 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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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
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Water quality readings over time
3 seasons of samples on record (2018–2024). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Worsening3 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+4.63 µg/L/yr3 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+0.42 µg/L/yr3 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit ID17050114SW004_06 · Official waterbody report
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Idaho DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment?
- Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment in Canyon County, Idaho has water-quality measurements published by Idaho DEQ, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). 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.
Can I fish at Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment?
- Lake Lowell Across From Upper Embankment has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Idaho's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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)
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