Trace State Park Lake
Trace State Park Lake in Pontotoc County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 90 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.3 µg/L. Surface area: 565 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Area
- 565 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Trace State Park Lake is a 565-acre mesotrophic lake in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 90 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 90 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 565 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Trace State Park Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Old Nachez Trace State Park (East)Public
- Old Nachez Trace State Park (West)Public
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Trace State Park Lake
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Trace State Park Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Trace State Park Dam (completed 1974), built primarily for recreation on the Unt of Miller Creek; earth-type dam, 47 ft tall and 3,600 ft long.
- Surface area
- 565 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,625 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 12,925 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS02804 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Pontotoc County
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Frequently asked questions about Trace State Park Lake
Where is Trace State Park Lake?
- Trace State Park Lake is a lake in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Trace State Park Lake?
- Trace State Park Lake in Pontotoc County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 90 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.3 µg/L. Surface area: 565 acres.
Is Trace State Park Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Trace State Park Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 6.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Trace State Park Lake?
- Trace State Park Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Old Nachez Trace State Park (East), Old Nachez Trace State Park (West). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
29 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX29 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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