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Otterref Lake

Wakulla County, FloridaLimited DataEutrophic

Otterref Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wakulla County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Wakulla County, Otterref Lake ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-11-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 34 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus34 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)55Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #5 of 9 lakes in Wakulla County

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
23 sq mi
Surface area
124 acres
Mean depth (est.)
7.5 ft
Shoreline
2 mi
Elevation
23 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: 2024-11-06

Monitoring stations: 1

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