Long Pine Run Reservoir
Adams County, Pennsylvania151 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Long Pine Run Reservoir. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · pH / acidity
- Public access
Long Pine Run Reservoir in Adams County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 6.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L. Surface area: 151 acres.
Long Pine Run Reservoir is a 151-acre mesotrophic lake in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2021-08-05. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Long Pine Run Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Long Pine Run Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Long Pine Run Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Long Pine Run Reservoir
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Long Pine Run Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 6.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.2 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 6.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 2.2µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Surface area
151 acres
Shoreline
3.6 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
No bathymetric survey has been published for Long Pine Run Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Long PinePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Long Pine Run Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit PA-LRP-02070004002287 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Long Pine Run Reservoir
Where is Long Pine Run Reservoir?
- Long Pine Run Reservoir is a lake in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Long Pine Run Reservoir?
- Long Pine Run Reservoir in Adams County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 6.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L. Surface area: 151 acres.
Is Long Pine Run Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Long Pine Run Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Long Pine Run Reservoir?
- Long Pine Run Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Long Pine. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Long Pine Run Reservoir?
- Long Pine Run Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Long Pine Run Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory