Mayo Reservoir
Person County, North Carolina2,573 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NC DEQ for this lake.
- 92 ft max depth
- Public access
Mayo Reservoir in Person County, North Carolina has water-quality measurements published by NC DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 92 ft. Surface area: 2573 acres.
Mayo Reservoir is a 2,573-acre lake in Person County, North Carolina with a maximum depth of 92 feet (30-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NCDEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Mayo Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water92 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water2,573 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Mayo Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Mayo Reservoir
These are the measurements NC DEQ publishes for Mayo 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. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
92 ft
Average depth
29.5 ft
Surface area
2,573 acres
Shoreline
68.8 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by NC DEQ
Recreation & Access
- Triple SpringsPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Mayo Reservoir
Where is Mayo Reservoir?
- Mayo Reservoir is a lake in Person County, North Carolina. Its water-quality measurements are published by NC DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Mayo Reservoir?
- Mayo Reservoir in Person County, North Carolina has water-quality measurements published by NC DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 92 ft. Surface area: 2573 acres.
Is Mayo Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Mayo Reservoir?
- Mayo Reservoir has a maximum depth of 92 feet and an average depth of 29.5 feet. The lake covers 2573 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Mayo Reservoir?
- Mayo Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Triple Springs. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Mayo Reservoir?
- Mayo 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 North Carolina's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Mayo Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory