Mountain View Lake
Elko County, NevadaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- #8 of 9 in the county
Mountain View Lake in Elko County, Nevada has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.2 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 40 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 17.2 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Mountain View Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Elko County, Nevada. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Elko County, Mountain View Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDEP, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 17.2 µg/L. TSI 58. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17.2 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -5.56 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -4.31 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 9 lakes in Elko County
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Lake
Where is Mountain View Lake?
- Mountain View Lake is a lake in Elko County, Nevada. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mountain View Lake?
- Mountain View Lake in Elko County, Nevada has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.2 µg/L.
Is Mountain View Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2014–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Bureau of Reclamation
1119USBR_WQX34 samples · 2014–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Single Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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.