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Lake Otis @ Boat Ramp

Polk County, FloridaEutrophic

Lake Otis @ Boat Ramp is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Polk County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 360 other monitored lakes in Polk County, Lake Otis @ Boat Ramp ranks #88 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2021-07-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 54.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)3.6 ftD
Phosphorus24 µg/LB
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)54Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #88 of 361 lakes in Polk County

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
2 sq mi
Surface area
94 acres
Mean depth (est.)
11.5 ft
Shoreline
1.6 mi
Elevation
128 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2021-07-15

Monitoring stations: 1

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