Luzerne Lake
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky59 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- #1 of 2 in the county
- Limited data
Luzerne Lake in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Surface area: 59.3 acres.
- Area
- 59 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 21 µg/L
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Luzerne Lake is a 59-acre mesotrophic lake in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Muhlenberg County, Luzerne Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KY DOW, last sampled 2019-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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 B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 21 µg/L. TSI 48. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Luzerne Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Luzerne Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Luzerne Lake Dam (completed 1940), built primarily for recreation on the Caney Creek; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall and 420 ft long.
- Surface area
- 59.3 ac
- Normal storage
- 750 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 937 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.95 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF GREENVILLE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID KY00158 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Muhlenberg County
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Frequently asked questions about Luzerne Lake
Where is Luzerne Lake?
- Luzerne Lake is a lake in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Luzerne Lake?
- Luzerne Lake in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Surface area: 59.3 acres.
Is Luzerne Lake safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
12 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2019. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- KY WQX
21KY_WQX12 samples · 2019
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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.