Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines
Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines in Jackson County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Typical in September
- 77°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines is a mesotrophic lake in Jackson County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-06-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines typically sits around 77°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 76°F. Usually warmest in Sep (about 77°F) and coldest in Dec (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 58 field readings (2015–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Merritt's Mill Pond - Hunter Fish Camp Landing Public Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.1 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.15 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL180A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.58 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 6 lakes in Jackson County
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Frequently asked questions about Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines
Where is Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines?
- Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines is a lake in Jackson County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines?
- Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines in Jackson County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 6.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L.
Is Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines?
- Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines typically sits around 77°F at the surface in September, from 58 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2015–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines?
- Merritt'S Mill Pond Mid Under Powerlines has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Merritt's Mill Pond - Hunter Fish Camp Landing Public Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
25 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples25 samples · 2020–2024
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory