Lake Roxboro is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Caswell County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Caswell County, Lake Roxboro ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2024-10-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 33 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 33 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Caswell County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Roxboro holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CCorporation LakeOrange County · 17.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CWest Fk Eno R ReservoirOrange County · 12.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CHyco LakePerson County · 11.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DLake Isaac WaltonPerson County · 10.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- DWest Fork Eno River ReservoirOrange County · 11.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-10-22
Monitoring stations: 3