Poor Valley Creek Lake
Hawkins County, TennesseeView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #1 of 3 in the county
- Limited data
Poor Valley Creek Lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 20 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Poor Valley Creek Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Hawkins County, Poor Valley Creek Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2020-06-15. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 20 µg/L. TSI 47. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fishing Poor Valley Creek Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -6.03 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Hawkins County
Nearby Lakes in Hawkins County
Frequently asked questions about Poor Valley Creek Lake
Where is Poor Valley Creek Lake?
- Poor Valley Creek Lake is a lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Poor Valley Creek Lake?
- Poor Valley Creek Lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 20 µg/L.
Is Poor Valley Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2014–2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX10 samples · 2014–2020
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.