Weic Lake
Cherokee County, AlabamaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- #1 of 3 in the county
- Public access
Weic Lake in Cherokee County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.9 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 37.5 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 13.9 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Weic Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Cherokee County, Alabama. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2026. 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 2 other monitored lakes in Cherokee County, Weic Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2026-03-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Weic Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyBacteria advisory
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. Weic Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pathogens (E. coli, fecal), pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 37.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 13.9 µg/L. TSI 59. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 37.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 13.9 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- Cedar BluffPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Weic Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.023 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -2.28 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.29 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Weic Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit AL03150105-1002-102 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.47 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Cherokee County
Nearby Lakes in Cherokee County
Frequently asked questions about Weic Lake
Where is Weic Lake?
- Weic Lake is a lake in Cherokee County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Weic Lake?
- Weic Lake in Cherokee County, Alabama has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13.9 µg/L.
Is Weic Lake safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Weic Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pathogens (E. coli, fecal), pCBs. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Weic Lake?
- Weic Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Cedar Bluff. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
858 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2012–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC858 samples · 2012–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- 2120 B ~ Color in Water by Visual Comparison
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