Mckellar Lake Inlet is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Shelby County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Shelby County, Mckellar Lake Inlet ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Tennessee DNR, last sampled 2016-04-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 140 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 75.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 140 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 75 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 5 lakes in Shelby County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2016-04-27
Monitoring stations: 2