Neshoba County Lake
Neshoba County Lake in Neshoba County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.3 µg/L. Surface area: 185 acres.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Area
- 185 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Neshoba County Lake is a 185-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 27.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 27.3 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Neshoba County Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Neshoba County LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Neshoba County Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Neshoba County Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Neshoba County Lake Dam (completed 1935), built primarily for recreation on the Cushtusia; earth-type dam, 9 ft tall and 2,900 ft long.
- Surface area
- 185 ac
- Normal storage
- 400 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,792 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 21.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS03012 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Neshoba County
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Frequently asked questions about Neshoba County Lake
Where is Neshoba County Lake?
- Neshoba County Lake is a lake in Neshoba County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Neshoba County Lake?
- Neshoba County Lake in Neshoba County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 27.3 µg/L. Surface area: 185 acres.
Is Neshoba County Lake safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Neshoba County Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 27.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Neshoba County Lake?
- Neshoba County Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Neshoba County Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
69 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX69 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory