Wildhorse Res Inlet Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Elko County, Nevada. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2019. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Elko County, Wildhorse Res Inlet Lake ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Nevada DNR, last sampled 2019-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 124.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 124.5 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 18 lakes in Elko County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wildhorse Res Inlet Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CNla LakeElko County · 1.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CSheep Creek LakeElko County · 29.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CWildhorse Res North Arm LakeElko County · 3.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DWildhorse Res North Basin LakeElko County · 4.3 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DNla LakeElko County · 9.6 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2019-08-27
Monitoring stations: 1