Silver Lake Deep is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Otero County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Otero County, Silver Lake Deep ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2024-12-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 80 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 80 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Otero County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Silver Lake Deep holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSilver Lake ShallowOtero County · 0.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BMescalero Lake ShallowOtero County · 19.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BMescalero Lake DeepOtero County · 19.8 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BGrindstone Canyon Reservoir DeepLincoln County · 21.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Other Grade B Lakes in New Mexico
Lincoln County · Clarity: 9 ft
Eddy County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
De Baca County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Guadalupe County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
San Miguel County · Clarity: 6.6 ft
Mora County · Clarity: 1 ft
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-12-16
Monitoring stations: 2