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Morris Lake West

Walton County, FloridaMesotrophic

Morris Lake West is a mesotrophic lake in Walton County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 108 other monitored lakes in Walton County, Morris Lake West ranks #49 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-02-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	4.9 ft	D
Phosphorus	9 µg/L	A
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	45	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #49 of 109 lakes in Walton County

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Morris Lake West holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

0 sq mi

Surface area

49 acres

Mean depth (est.)

6.2 ft

Shoreline

1.3 mi

Elevation

13 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2025-02-13

Monitoring stations: 1

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