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Lake Stella

Putnam County, FloridaMesotrophic

Lake Stella is a mesotrophic lake in Putnam County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Putnam County, Lake Stella ranks #27 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-01-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 19 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.9 ft	C
Phosphorus	19 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	49	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #27 of 68 lakes in Putnam County

Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles

Lake Stella holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.

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Putnam County · 2.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

3 sq mi

Surface area

247 acres

Mean depth (est.)

8.9 ft

Shoreline

5.2 mi

Elevation

56 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: 2024-01-29

Monitoring stations: 1

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