Rlhr Lake
Randolph County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 4 in the county
- Public access
Rlhr Lake in Randolph County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 5 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 25 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 10.8 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Rlhr Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Randolph County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Randolph County, Rlhr Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2026-04-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Rlhr Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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)
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Phosphorus 25 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 10.8 µg/L. TSI 53. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.8 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- Foster's BridgePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Rlhr Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.021 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.18 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.4 µg/L/yr | 5 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Randolph County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Rlhr Lake holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Randolph County
Frequently asked questions about Rlhr Lake
Where is Rlhr Lake?
- Rlhr Lake is a lake in Randolph County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Rlhr Lake?
- Rlhr Lake in Randolph County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.8 µg/L.
Is Rlhr Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Rlhr Lake?
- Rlhr Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Foster's Bridge. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
125 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC125 samples · 2013–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory