Robertson Creek Lake
Hawkins County, TennesseeView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 3 in the county
Robertson Creek Lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 48.3 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 48.3 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
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Robertson Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Hawkins County, Robertson Creek Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2025-06-11. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 48.3 µg/L. TSI 60. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 48.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fishing Robertson Creek Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.41 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Hawkins County
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Frequently asked questions about Robertson Creek Lake
Where is Robertson Creek Lake?
- Robertson Creek Lake is a lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Robertson Creek Lake?
- Robertson Creek Lake in Hawkins County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 48.3 µg/L.
Is Robertson Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2014–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX26 samples · 2014–2025
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.