Whitewater Lake
Union County, Indiana170 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Whitewater Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 46 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Whitewater Lake in Union County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 88.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 34.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 45.9 ft. Surface area: 170 acres.
Whitewater Lake is a 170-acre lake in Union County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 46 feet (15-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2020-07-20. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Whitewater Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water45.9 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Whitewater Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Whitewater Lake
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Whitewater Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 88.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 34.4 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 88.8µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 34.4µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Max depth
45.9 ft
Average depth
15.1 ft
Surface area
170 acres
Shoreline
4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Whitewater Memorial State ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Whitewater Lake
- Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground0.8 km
- Quakertown State Recreation Area Campground2.7 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Whitewater Lake
Where is Whitewater Lake?
- Whitewater Lake is a lake in Union County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Whitewater Lake?
- Whitewater Lake in Union County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 88.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 34.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 45.9 ft. Surface area: 170 acres.
Is Whitewater Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Whitewater Lake?
- Whitewater Lake has a maximum depth of 45.9 feet and an average depth of 15.1 feet. The lake covers 170 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Whitewater Lake?
- Whitewater Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Whitewater Memorial State Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Whitewater Lake?
- Whitewater Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Indiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Whitewater Lake?
- Whitewater Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground, Quakertown State Recreation Area Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Whitewater Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles