Reynolds Lake
Reynolds Lake in Sussex County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.4 µg/L. Surface area: 15 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.9 ft
- Area
- 15 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Reynolds Lake →
Reynolds Lake is a 15-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sussex County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Sussex County, Reynolds Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-10-04. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 33.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 15.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 33.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15.4 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Reynolds Lake
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Reynolds Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Reynolds Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Reynolds Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Glauberman Lake Dam (completed 1933), built primarily for recreation on the Paulinskill; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 980 ft long.
- Surface area
- 15 ac
- Normal storage
- 61 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 61 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Division of Fish & Wildlife
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NJ00290 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.12 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Reynolds Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02040105040060-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.3 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 18 lakes in Sussex County
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Frequently asked questions about Reynolds Lake
Where is Reynolds Lake?
- Reynolds Lake is a lake in Sussex County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Reynolds Lake?
- Reynolds Lake in Sussex County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 33.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.4 µg/L. Surface area: 15 acres.
Is Reynolds Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Reynolds Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 15.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- NJDEP Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
NJDEP_BFBM29 samples · 2021
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database