Pool E
Pool E in Prentiss County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L. Surface area: 851 acres.
- Clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Area
- 851 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Pool E is a 851-acre mesotrophic lake in Prentiss County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded A based on 1 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 2024-11-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.7 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 851 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Pool E, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock EPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Pool E
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pool E is a man-made reservoir impounded by the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Lock and Dam (completed 1984), built primarily for navigation on the Tombigbee; gravity-type dam, 54 ft tall and 5,400 ft long.
- Surface area
- 851 ac
- Normal storage
- 6,900 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 7,700 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 139 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- USACE - Mobile District
All listed purposes: Navigation;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS03604 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Prentiss County
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Frequently asked questions about Pool E
Where is Pool E?
- Pool E is a lake in Prentiss County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pool E?
- Pool E in Prentiss County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 2.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 40 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L. Surface area: 851 acres.
Is Pool E safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Pool E has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Pool E?
- Pool E has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock E. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
156 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX156 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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