What is the water quality grade for Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir?

Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 164.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 63.7 µg/L.

Is Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 63.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Elko County, Nevada

Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir

Grade FVery Poor · 3 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Elko County, Nevada. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2018. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Elko County, Sheep Creek Middle Reservoir ranks #15 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nevada DNR, last sampled 2018-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 164.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 63.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	3 ft	F
Phosphorus	164.5 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	63.7 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	70	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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