West Point Lake
Troup County, Georgia25,864 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #2 of 4 in the county
- Public access
West Point Lake in Troup County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11 µg/L. Surface area: 25864 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.2 ft
- Area
- 25,864 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 20 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 11 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Stays via Stay22
Stays near West Point Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near West Point Lake in Troup County, Georgia — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near West Point Lake
Prices for Sep 11–13, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip? Cabins and lodging at West Point Lake → · more Georgia lake trips
Watch West Point Lake’s letter
Email me if this lake’s grade moves. Grades stay free.
Or email
West Point Lake is a 25,864-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Troup County, Georgia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Troup County, West Point Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD, last sampled 2025-10-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What West Point Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch5 documented ramps
- Big water25,864 acres
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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 C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 11 µg/L. TSI 50. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Current Conditions
USGS snapshot Sep 7, 2026, 3:15 PM from gauge 02339400 (WEST POINT LAKE NEAR WEST POINT, GA). Station page ↗ — a live reading replaces this snapshot when the gauge responds. Missing live data is not an all-clear.
→ West Point Lake water level: the live USGS gauge reading
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 25,864 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for West Point Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Valley City RampPublic
- Anderson ParkPublic
- Long Cane AccessPublic
- R Shaefer Heard ParkPublic
- Southern Harbor Resort MarinaSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing West Point Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 14 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.031 m/yr | 14 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.14 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.78 µg/L/yr | 14 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
West Point Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the West Point Dam (completed 1974), built primarily for hydroelectric on the Chattahoochee River; gravity-type dam, 132 ft tall and 7,250 ft long.
- Surface area
- 25,864 ac
- Normal storage
- 605,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 940,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3,440 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Mobile District
All listed purposes: Hydroelectric;Recreation;Flood Risk Reduction.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID GA00820 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Troup County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
West Point Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Troup County
Frequently asked questions about West Point Lake
Where is West Point Lake?
- West Point Lake is a lake in Troup County, Georgia. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for West Point Lake?
- West Point Lake in Troup County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11 µg/L. Surface area: 25864 acres.
Is West Point Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water level at West Point Lake?
- The USGS snapshot on this page for West Point Lake is 629.9 ft of water-surface elevation, recorded Sep 7, 2026, 3:15 PM at gauge 02339400. Current Conditions hydrates a live NWIS reading from that same station when the gauge responds. A missed live fetch is not an all-clear.
Are there boat ramps on West Point Lake?
- West Point Lake has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Valley City Ramp, Anderson Park, Long Cane Access, R Shaefer Heard Park, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Explore West Point Lake across LakeQuality
Depth, room, public access, and the state wake-sport rules
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Where to stay at Georgia's top lakes, each with its grade
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Georgia's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked
More Georgia Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Georgia
Eutrophic Lakes in Georgia
Where this data comes from
287 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2012–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Georgia DNR Environmental Protection Division
21GAEPD_WQX287 samples · 2012–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
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