Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard
Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard in Vernon Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 4250 acres.
- Area
- 4,250 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard is a 4,250-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Vernon Parish County, Louisiana. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2022-09-06. 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)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 50 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 50 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 4,250 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Biven's EastPublic
- Lake View LandingPublic
- Vernon Spillway ParkPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Vernon Lake Dam (completed 1961), built primarily for recreation on the Bayou Anacoco; earth-type dam, 60 ft tall and 5,275 ft long.
- Surface area
- 4,250 ac
- Normal storage
- 57,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 99,473 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 112 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Vernon Parish Police Jury
All listed purposes: Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID LA00022 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.86 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit LA110503_00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Vernon Parish County
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Frequently asked questions about Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard
Where is Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard?
- Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard is a lake in Vernon Parish County, Louisiana. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard?
- Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard in Vernon Parish County, Louisiana has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 50 µg/L. Surface area: 4250 acres.
Is Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard?
- Vernon Lake Northeast of Standard has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Biven's East, Lake View Landing, Vernon Spillway Park. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
23 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- LDEQ/Water Planning and Assessment (Louisiana)
LADEQWPD_WQX23 samples · 2021–2022
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