Smith Pond Center
Washington County, FloridaEutrophic
Smith Pond Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washington County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 36 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Smith Pond Center ranks #33 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-07-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #33 of 37 lakes in Washington County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Smith Pond Center holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ADunl LakeWashington County · 13.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- ADunfordref LakeWashington County · 13.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
Nearby Lakes in Washington County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Florida
Orange County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 4.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 2.9 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 3.5 ft
Volusia County · Clarity: 4.5 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Florida
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Smith Pond Center under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bonifay, City Of - WwtfBonifay · 3.3 mi away · NPDES FL0027731MajorRecent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-07-24
Monitoring stations: 1
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