Strawberry Lake
Wasatch County, Utah17,163 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- #5 of 16 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Strawberry Lake in Wasatch County, Utah has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 20 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L. Surface area: 17163 acres.
- Clarity
- 20 ft
- Area
- 17,163 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 18.2 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.1 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Strawberry Lake is a 17,163-acre mesotrophic lake in Wasatch County, Utah. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Wasatch County, Strawberry Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2023-10-03. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Strawberry Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water20 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Big water17,163 acres
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Strawberry Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down. Phosphorus 18.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.1 µg/L. TSI 39. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 20 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 17,163 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Strawberry Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Soldier Creek Recreation ComplexPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Strawberry Lake
- Soldier Creek0.9 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Strawberry Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.239 m/yr | 3 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Strawberry Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Soldier Creek Dam (completed 1974), built primarily for irrigation on the Strawberry River; earth-type dam, 272 ft tall and 1,290 ft long.
- Surface area
- 17,163 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,105,910 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,106,500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 213.01 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID UT10135 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Strawberry Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit UT-L-14060004-001_00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 16 lakes in Wasatch County
Nearby Lakes in Wasatch County
Frequently asked questions about Strawberry Lake
Where is Strawberry Lake?
- Strawberry Lake is a lake in Wasatch County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Strawberry Lake?
- Strawberry Lake in Wasatch County, Utah has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 20 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.2 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.1 µg/L. Surface area: 17163 acres.
Is Strawberry Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Strawberry Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pH / acidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Strawberry Lake?
- Strawberry Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Soldier Creek Recreation Complex. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Strawberry Lake?
- Strawberry Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Soldier Creek. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
559 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2012–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX527 samples · 2014–2023 - UC Region of USBOR
UC_REGION_USBOR_WQX32 samples · 2012–2016
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles