Rocky Fork Lake
Rocky Fork Lake in Highland County, Ohio is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 1990 acres.
- Area
- 1,990 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Rocky Fork Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Rocky Fork Lake, no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by Ohio EPA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Rocky Fork Lake is a 1,990-acre lake in Highland County, Ohio. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA, last sampled recent years. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedElevated nutrients
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Rocky Fork Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Trophic State Index: undefined.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) |
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1,990 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Rocky Fork Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Rocky Fork State Park - North Beach Launch RampPublic
- Rocky Fork State Park - South BeachPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Fork Lake
Where is Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake is a lake in Highland County, Ohio. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
What is the water quality grade for Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake in Highland County, Ohio is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 1990 acres.
Is Rocky Fork Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Rocky Fork Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Rocky Fork Lake?
- Rocky Fork Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Rocky Fork State Park - North Beach Launch Ramp, Rocky Fork State Park - South Beach. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Rocky Fork Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory