Lake Mike Connor
Lake Mike Connor in Covington County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 55 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.2 µg/L. Surface area: 82 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.9 ft
- Area
- 82 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Lake Mike Connor is a 82-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Covington County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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.
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 55 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 55 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 27.2 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Mike Connor, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Mike ConnerPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Mike Connor
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Mike Connor is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Mike Conner Dam, built primarily for recreation; earth-type dam, 30 ft tall and 1,300 ft long.
- Surface area
- 82 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,056 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,496 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Undetermined
- Owner
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02722 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.06 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Covington County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Mike Connor
Where is Lake Mike Connor?
- Lake Mike Connor is a lake in Covington 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 Mike Connor?
- Lake Mike Connor in Covington County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 55 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.2 µg/L. Surface area: 82 acres.
Is Lake Mike Connor safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Lake Mike Connor has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Mike Connor?
- Lake Mike Connor has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Mike Conner. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
86 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX86 samples · 2022–2024
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.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory