What is the water quality grade for Red Bluff Reservoir?

Red Bluff Reservoir in Reeves County, Texas received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16.8 µg/L.

Is Red Bluff Reservoir safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Red Bluff Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of B. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 16.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Reeves County, Texas

Red Bluff Reservoir

Grade BGood · 1.9 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Red Bluff Reservoir is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Reeves County, Texas. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2025.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Texas DNR, last sampled 2025-09-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 16.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.9 ft	F
Phosphorus	20 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	16.8 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	58	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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