Rlhr Lake
Randolph County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- #3 of 4 in the county
- Public access
Rlhr Lake in Randolph County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 10 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 6.7 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Rlhr Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Randolph County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Randolph County, Rlhr Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2026-04-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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. Rlhr Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft. Phosphorus 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 6.7 µg/L. TSI 44. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fishing Rlhr Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.033 m/yr | 9 |
EPA Impairment Status
Rlhr Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit AL03150109-0105-102 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.11 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #3 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: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.7 µg/L.
Is Rlhr Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Rlhr Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
247 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 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
21AWIC247 samples · 2013–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
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