Wolftever Creek Lake
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TDEC publishes the water-quality measurements for Wolftever Creek Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Public access
- Limited data
Wolftever Creek Lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee has water-quality measurements published by TDEC, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.
Wolftever Creek Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 7 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2012-08-16. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Wolftever Creek Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch7 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Wolftever Creek Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Wolftever Creek Lake
These are the measurements TDEC publishes for Wolftever Creek 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 21 µg/L. TSI 48.
| 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 | 21µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 48 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Recreation & Access
- Skull Island RampPublic
- Wolftever BridgePublic
- Harrison Bay State ParkPublic
- Savannah BayPublic
- Lakesite MarinaSemi-private
- Island Cove Marina & ResortSemi-private
Showing 6 of 7 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Wolftever Creek Lake
- Harrison Bay State Park Campground2.9 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 Wolftever Creek Lake
Where is Wolftever Creek Lake?
- Wolftever Creek Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Its water-quality measurements are published by TDEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Wolftever Creek Lake?
- Wolftever Creek Lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee has water-quality measurements published by TDEC, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L.
Is Wolftever Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Wolftever Creek Lake?
- Wolftever Creek Lake has 7 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Skull Island Ramp, Wolftever Bridge, Harrison Bay State Park, Savannah Bay, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Wolftever Creek Lake?
- Wolftever Creek Lake has 7 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Tennessee's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Wolftever Creek Lake?
- Wolftever Creek Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Harrison Bay State Park 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
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2012. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX1 sample · 2012
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
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