Lower Lake Chicot
Chicot County, ArkansasView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
- Hypereutrophic
- #1 of 4 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lower Lake Chicot in Chicot County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 170 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 170 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 59 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Lower Lake Chicot is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Chicot County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Chicot County, Lower Lake Chicot ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ, last sampled 2020-08-03. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lower Lake Chicot is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 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)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 170 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 59 µg/L. TSI 74. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 170 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 59 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Recreation & Access
- Chicot County RV Park (West)Public
- Chicot County RV Park (East)Public
- Ditch BayouPublic
- Pecan Grove RV ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lower Lake Chicot
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +35 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +16.15 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Chicot County
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Lake Chicot
Where is Lower Lake Chicot?
- Lower Lake Chicot is a lake in Chicot County, Arkansas. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lower Lake Chicot?
- Lower Lake Chicot in Chicot County, Arkansas has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 170 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 59 µg/L.
Is Lower Lake Chicot 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 Lower Lake Chicot?
- Lower Lake Chicot has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Chicot County RV Park (West), Chicot County RV Park (East), Ditch Bayou, Pecan Grove RV Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2018–2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ARDEQH2O_WQX22 samples · 2018–2020
Analytical methods
- 4500 P J ~ Persulfate Method for Simultaneous Determination of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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