Robeson Creek Lake
Chatham County, North CarolinaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
↓ down from D at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #7 of 7 in the county
- Public access
Robeson Creek Lake in Chatham County, North Carolina has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 31 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Robeson Creek Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Chatham County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. 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 6 other monitored lakes in Chatham County, Robeson Creek Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NCDEQ, last sampled 2025-08-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Robeson Creek Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
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 F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Robeson Creek Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), turbidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 31 µg/L. TSI 64. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 60 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 31 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Recreation & Access
- Robeson Creek Boat RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Robeson Creek Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.035 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -9.63 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +1.17 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Robeson Creek Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NC16-(37.5)b · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.37 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Chatham County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Robeson Creek Lake holds Grade F. 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 Chatham County
Frequently asked questions about Robeson Creek Lake
Where is Robeson Creek Lake?
- Robeson Creek Lake is a lake in Chatham County, North Carolina. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Robeson Creek Lake?
- Robeson Creek Lake in Chatham County, North Carolina has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Phosphorus: 60 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 31 µg/L.
Is Robeson Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Robeson Creek Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), turbidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Robeson Creek Lake?
- Robeson Creek Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Robeson Creek Boat Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
120 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality NCDEQ-DWR WQX
21NC03WQ120 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory