Providence City Lake New
Webster County, KentuckyView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae sit in the clean band for this region.
↑ up from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 1 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Providence City Lake New in Webster County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 30 µg/L
- Public access
- Yes
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Providence City Lake New is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Webster County, Kentucky. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KY DOW, last sampled 2021-09-16. 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 B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 30 µg/L. TSI 53. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Providence City Lake New is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Providence City Dam (New) (completed 1945), built primarily for water supply on the Tradewater River; earth-type dam, 30 ft tall and 830 ft long.
- Max storage
- 628 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.36 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- CITY OF PROVIDENCE
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID KY00193 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Webster County
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Frequently asked questions about Providence City Lake New
Where is Providence City Lake New?
- Providence City Lake New is a lake in Webster County, Kentucky. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Providence City Lake New?
- Providence City Lake New in Webster County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 30 µg/L.
Is Providence City Lake New safe to swim in?
- The B is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- KY WQX
21KY_WQX18 samples · 2021
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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.