Six Mile Dam Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Eddy County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2013. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Eddy County, Six Mile Dam Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2013-11-14. 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 1.6 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 110.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 110.3 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 5 lakes in Eddy County
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Six Mile Dam Lake holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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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: 2013-11-14
Monitoring stations: 1