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Water ABCD What do these grades mean?
Water quality grade
Water A
ExcellentClear, low-nutrient water. Typically oligotrophic with high clarity and little seasonal algae.
Water B
GoodHealthy water with moderate clarity. Some seasonal variation, no persistent problems.
Water C
FairProductive water — good fishing, reduced clarity. Algae possible in late summer.
Water D
PoorNutrient-rich or heavily drawn down. Swimmable conditions vary; check before you rely on them.

Computed from measured clarity, trophic state, and drawdown magnitude — not an opinion. See the formula.

Overall score, 1–10
8.0+
ExceptionalStrong on every axis we measure.
7.0–7.9
StrongClearly above average, usually with one standout axis.
6.0–6.9
SolidA good lake with a trade-off worth understanding.
5.0–5.9
MixedReal strengths and real compromises.
Under 5
CompromisedSomething material — volatility, water quality, or access.

Weighted: water 26% · recreation 22% · investment 20% · value 18% · access 14%.

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Water C

Mille Lacs Lake

Minnesota · 132,516 acres
42 ft deep · 8 ft clarity
6.2
Stable 76 mi shore Natural
$580,000 median est. +6.5%
American Myths & Legends - Squam Lake.png Water A

Squam Lake

New Hampshire · 6,791 acres
98 ft deep · 25 ft clarity
6.2
Natural 61 mi shore Natural
$900,000 median est. +5.6%
10-Mile-Point-Skaneateles-Lake-New-York-1907.jpg Water A

Skaneateles Lake

New York · 8,700 acres
315 ft deep · 40 ft clarity
6.2
Natural 40 mi shore Natural
$1,030,000 median est. -1.6%
Lake LBJ, Texas.jpg Water C

Lake LBJ

Texas · 6,375 acres
90 ft deep · 8 ft clarity
6.2
Stable 93 mi shore Reservoir
$360,000 median est. +9.0%
Cowles Mountain over Lake Murray in San Diego 2009.jpg Water C

Lake Murray

South Carolina · 50,000 acres
200 ft deep · 10 ft clarity
6.1
Managed 649 mi shore Reservoir
$585,000 median est. +0.3%
Blue Mud Boat Launch - Union County, Tennessee - May 17, 2014.jpg Water B

Norris Lake

Tennessee · 33,840 acres
200 ft deep · 20 ft clarity
6.1
Managed 809 mi shore Reservoir
$855,000 median est. -1.9%
20070811 LT Balloon 0087.jpg Water D

Lake Travis

Texas · 18,929 acres
210 ft deep · 10 ft clarity
6.1
Volatile 271 mi shore Reservoir
$490,000 median est. +8.6%
140508-A-PP104-066 (14043424830).jpg Water C

Lake Lanier

Georgia · 38,000 acres
160 ft deep · 12 ft clarity
6.0
Managed 692 mi shore Reservoir
$660,000 median est. -1.9%
Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee - Oct 2019.jpg Water D

Lake Oconee

Georgia · 19,000 acres
60 ft deep · 6 ft clarity
6.0
Stable 374 mi shore Reservoir
$480,000 median est. +2.5%
Kentucky Lake (Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area).jpg Water D

Kentucky Lake

Kentucky · 160,300 acres
75 ft deep · 6 ft clarity
6.0
Managed 2,064 mi shore Reservoir
$365,000 median est. +10.4%
AS09-22-3336 (22034859615).jpg Water C

Possum Kingdom Lake

Texas · 17,000 acres
145 ft deep · 12 ft clarity
6.0
Managed 310 mi shore Reservoir
$525,000 median est. +3.5%
Water C

Lake Anna

Virginia · 13,000 acres
80 ft deep · 8 ft clarity
6.0
Stable 272 mi shore Reservoir
$390,000 median est. +1.5%
Water B

Summersville Lake

West Virginia · 2,790 acres
327 ft deep · 30 ft clarity
6.0
Volatile 60 mi shore Reservoir
$680,000 median est. +2.0%
Aerial view of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin.jpg Water D

Lake Winnebago

Wisconsin · 137,700 acres
21 ft deep · 4 ft clarity
6.0
Stable 88 mi shore Natural
$380,000 median est. +2.5%
Water B

Lake Burton

Georgia · 2,775 acres
110 ft deep · 15 ft clarity
5.9
Managed 62 mi shore Reservoir
$555,000 median est. +6.3%
Water D

Clinton Lake

Kansas · 7,000 acres
65 ft deep · 4 ft clarity
5.9
Managed 85 mi shore Reservoir
$275,000 median est. +4.2%
Douglas Lake - Sevier County, Tennessee.jpg Water D

Douglas Lake

Tennessee · 30,400 acres
140 ft deep · 8 ft clarity
5.9
Volatile 555 mi shore Reservoir
$625,000 median est. +7.9%
Water B

Center Hill Lake

Tennessee · 18,220 acres
190 ft deep · 18 ft clarity
5.9
Managed 415 mi shore Reservoir
$715,000 median est. +2.3%
Water C

Lake Hood

Alaska · 90 acres
25 ft deep · 8 ft clarity
5.8
Stable 3 mi shore Natural
$280,000 median est. +11.5%
STS112-E-5574 - View of Louisiana.jpg Water D

Toledo Bend

Louisiana · 185,000 acres
110 ft deep · 5 ft clarity
5.8
Managed 1,200 mi shore Reservoir
$315,000 median est. +7.9%
Water B

Raystown Lake

Pennsylvania · 8,300 acres
200 ft deep · 18 ft clarity
5.8
Managed 118 mi shore Reservoir
$580,000 median est. -3.2%
Water B

Dillon Reservoir

Colorado · 3,233 acres
231 ft deep · 25 ft clarity
5.7
Managed 26 mi shore Reservoir
$975,000 median est. -0.5%
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