Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension
Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension in Franklin Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 155 µg/L.
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension →
Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Franklin Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 155 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 77.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 155 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 77 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Where to stay near Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension
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Recreation & Access
- Parish Park RampPublic
- King's LandingSemi-private
- Mabry's LandingSemi-private
- Robert's LandingSemi-private
- Tom King LandingSemi-private
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension
EPA Impairment Status
Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA080907_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Franklin Parish County
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Frequently asked questions about Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension
Where is Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension?
- Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension is a lake in Franklin Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension?
- Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension in Franklin Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 155 µg/L.
Is Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension?
- Turkey Creek Lake Southeast of Extension has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Parish Park Ramp, King's Landing, Mabry's Landing, Robert's Landing, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
41 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX41 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory