What is the water quality grade for Spring Lake?

Spring Lake in Yell County, Arkansas received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 26.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.2 µg/L.

Is Spring Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Spring Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 9.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Yell County, Arkansas

Spring Lake

Grade CFair · 6.1 ft clarity

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Eutrophic

Spring Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Yell County, Arkansas. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Yell County, Spring Lake ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Arkansas DNR, last sampled 2012-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Murky, only visible to about 6.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 26.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 9.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	6.1 ft	D
Phosphorus	26.5 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	9.2 µg/L	B
Trophic State Index (TSI)	52	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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