Logs Lake
Talladega County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 3 in the county
Logs Lake in Talladega County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.2 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 31.5 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 22.2 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Logs Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Talladega County, Alabama. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Talladega County, Logs Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2025-10-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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.
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 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 31.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 22.2 µg/L. TSI 59. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 31.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 22.2 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.003 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.28 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.5 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Talladega County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Logs Lake 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.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Talladega County
Frequently asked questions about Logs Lake
Where is Logs Lake?
- Logs Lake is a lake in Talladega County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Logs Lake?
- Logs Lake in Talladega County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 31.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 22.2 µg/L.
Is Logs Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
119 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC119 samples · 2013–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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.