Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm
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Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
↓ down from D at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #2 of 5 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm in Hill County, Texas has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 80 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 59.2 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Hill County, Texas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 8 public boat landings. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Hill County, Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ, last sampled 2025-11-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch8 documented ramps
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 F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 59.2 µg/L. TSI 70. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 80 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 59.2 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Recreation & Access
- Nolan River ParkPublic
- Plowman Creek Park (North)Public
- Morgan Lakeside ParkPublic
- Steele Creek Park (North)Public
- Steele Creek Park (South)Public
- Plowman Creek Park (South)Public
Showing 6 of 8 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.004 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -5 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -5.06 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Hill County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm holds Grade F. 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 Hill County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm
Where is Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm?
- Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm is a lake in Hill County, Texas. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm?
- Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm in Hill County, Texas has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59.2 µg/L.
Is Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm?
- Lake Whitney Nolands River Arm has 8 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Nolan River Park, Plowman Creek Park (North), Morgan Lakeside Park, Steele Creek Park (North), among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
56 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQMAIN56 samples · 2020–2025
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