Moore Lake North
Moore Lake North in Leon County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 9.6 µg/L. Surface area: 35 acres.
- Typical in August
- 87°F
- Area
- 35 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Moore Lake North is a 35-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Leon County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 58 other monitored lakes in Leon County, Moore Lake North ranks #36 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2025-04-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria A
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.
Based on E. coli testing, Moore Lake North never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 29 samples across 8 seasons.
This is a historical summary of past testing, not a current condition — bacteria levels change quickly, especially after rain. Always check Florida’s current beach and health-department advisories before swimming.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 9.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 9.6 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Moore Lake North typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 89°F) and coldest in Jan (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 53 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Moore Lake North water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Moore Lake North, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Moore Lake North
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.6 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.12 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Moore Lake North is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Interlocking Lakes on the Unnamed Pond; earth-type dam, 10 ft tall and 20 ft long.
- Surface area
- 35 ac
- Normal storage
- 360 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 360 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Undetermined
- Owner
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID FL47005 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.81 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Moore Lake North is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL889A · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #36 of 59 lakes in Leon County
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Frequently asked questions about Moore Lake North
Where is Moore Lake North?
- Moore Lake North is a lake in Leon County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Moore Lake North?
- Moore Lake North in Leon County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 9.6 µg/L. Surface area: 35 acres.
Is Moore Lake North safe to swim in?
- Based on E. coli testing, Moore Lake North never exceeded the EPA safe-swimming threshold (235 MPN/100mL) — on 0% of 29 samples across 8 seasons. That works out to a bacteria swim-safety grade of A — a historical summary of past testing, not a current reading. Moore Lake North has a water quality grade of B (Good). Bacteria levels can spike quickly after heavy rain, so always check Florida's current beach and health-department advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Moore Lake North?
- Moore Lake North typically sits around 87°F at the surface in August, from 53 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
21 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples21 samples · 2020–2025
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