Tennessee River Lake
Jackson County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 2 in the county
- Public access
Tennessee River Lake in Jackson County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.5 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 36.9 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Tennessee River Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, Alabama. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Tennessee River Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2026-06-10. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Phosphorus 36.9 µg/L. TSI 53. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 36.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fishing Tennessee River Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 15 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.109 m/yr | 13 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.92 µg/L/yr | 15 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Jackson County
Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee River Lake
Where is Tennessee River Lake?
- Tennessee River Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Tennessee River Lake?
- Tennessee River Lake in Jackson County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 6.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36.9 µg/L.
Is Tennessee River Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
152 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2012–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX152 samples · 2012–2026
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 4500 P H ~ Manual Digestion and Flow Injection Analysis for Total Phosphorus
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
- 2120 C ~ Color in Water by Spectrophotometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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.