Poor Valley Creek Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Hawkins County, Poor Valley Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Tennessee DNR, last sampled 2020-06-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Hawkins County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-06-15
Monitoring stations: 1