What is the water quality grade for Wolf Creek Reservoir?

Wolf Creek Reservoir in Jackson County, North Carolina received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 19.7 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.7 µg/L.

Is Wolf Creek Reservoir safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Wolf Creek Reservoir has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 1.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Jackson County, North Carolina

Wolf Creek Reservoir

Grade AExcellent · 19.7 ft clarity

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Oligotrophic

Wolf Creek Reservoir is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Jackson County, North Carolina. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Wolf Creek Reservoir ranks #1 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Carolina DNR, last sampled 2024-11-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae

Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent

Crystal clear, you can see 19.7 ft down. Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	19.7 ft	A
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	1.7 µg/L	A
Trophic State Index (TSI)	35	Oligotrophic

Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming

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