Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek
Cleveland County, OklahomaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #5 of 6 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.8 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 33 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 17.8 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Cleveland County, Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ODEQ, last sampled 2022-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 17.8 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- 108th AvenuePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 11 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | +0.2 m/yr | 11 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -3.04 µg/L/yr | 8 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.24 µg/L/yr | 8 |
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 6 lakes in Cleveland County
Nearby Lakes in Cleveland County
Frequently asked questions about Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek
Where is Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek?
- Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek is a lake in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek?
- Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 33 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.8 µg/L.
Is Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek?
- Thunderbird Lake Hog Creek has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include 108th Avenue. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
17 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (Tribal)
ABSHAWNEE17 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Calculated - Total Nitrogen
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.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory