Lake Tom Bailey
Lake Tom Bailey in Lauderdale County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24 µg/L. Surface area: 250 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Area
- 250 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Lake Tom Bailey is a 250-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Lauderdale County, Lake Tom Bailey ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-10-05. 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)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 24 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Tom Bailey, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Tom BaileyPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Tom Bailey
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Tom Bailey is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Tom Bailey (completed 1958), built primarily for recreation on the Toomsuba Creek; earth-type dam, 28 ft tall and 4,900 ft long.
- Surface area
- 250 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,166 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,355 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 8.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02633 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Lauderdale County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Tom Bailey
Where is Lake Tom Bailey?
- Lake Tom Bailey is a lake in Lauderdale 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 Tom Bailey?
- Lake Tom Bailey in Lauderdale County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 30 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24 µg/L. Surface area: 250 acres.
Is Lake Tom Bailey safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Lake Tom Bailey has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 24 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Tom Bailey?
- Lake Tom Bailey has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Tom Bailey. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
57 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX57 samples · 2020–2021
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