Lake Lucille is a 17-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rockland County, New York. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Rockland County, Lake Lucille ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 65.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 65 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Rockland County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lucille is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lucille Dam (completed 1935), built primarily for recreation on the HACKENSACK RIVER; concrete-type dam, 13 ft tall and 130 ft long.
- Surface area
- 17 ac
- Normal storage
- 53 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 62 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- LAKE LUCILLE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00870 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Lucille is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1501-0017 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
11 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Lucille under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 3 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 5 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bowline Generating Station, LlcWest Haverstraw · 2.2 mi away · NPDES NY0008010MajorRecent violation
- Haverstraw Joint Regional StpWest Haverstraw · 2.3 mi away · NPDES NY0028533MajorRecent violation
- Stony Point (T) StpStony Point · 3.2 mi away · NPDES NY0028851MajorRecent violation
- Haverstraw QuarryHaverstraw · 2.5 mi away · NPDES NY0005231Recent violation
- Willow Grove Trailer Pk StpHaverstraw · 3.5 mi away · NPDES NY0105139Recent violation
- Rockland Fuel Oil Co IncHaverstraw · 2.1 mi away · NPDES NY0234796
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2020-09-26
Monitoring stations: 1