Lake Powell Hite Midchannel
San Juan County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↑ up from F at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #9 of 10 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Powell Hite Midchannel in San Juan County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 138 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 138 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Powell Hite Midchannel is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in San Juan County, Utah. Water quality is graded D based on 1 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 9 other monitored lakes in San Juan County, Lake Powell Hite Midchannel ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2024-12-04. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Powell Hite Midchannel is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 138 µg/L. TSI 74. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 138 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Recreation & Access
- Hite MarinaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Powell Hite Midchannel
- Hite Marina Campground1.3 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Lake Powell Hite Midchannel
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.028 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.7 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 10 lakes in San Juan County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Powell Hite Midchannel holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in San Juan County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Powell Hite Midchannel
Where is Lake Powell Hite Midchannel?
- Lake Powell Hite Midchannel is a lake in San Juan County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Powell Hite Midchannel?
- Lake Powell Hite Midchannel in San Juan County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 138 µg/L.
Is Lake Powell Hite Midchannel safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Powell Hite Midchannel?
- Lake Powell Hite Midchannel has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Hite Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Powell Hite Midchannel?
- Lake Powell Hite Midchannel has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Hite Marina Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
Explore Lake Powell Hite Midchannel across LakeQuality
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Where this data comes from
92 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX92 samples · 2012–2024
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidiy determined in the field
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
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles