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3 lakes in Colorado

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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 B

Grand Lake

Colorado · 507 acres
265 ft deep · 20 ft clarity
6.8
Stable 4 mi shore Natural
$870,000 median est. +10.9%
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%
Blue Mesa Landscape.jpg Water C

Blue Mesa Reservoir

Colorado · 9,180 acres
340 ft deep · 18 ft clarity
5.2
Volatile 96 mi shore Reservoir
$950,000 median est. +1.1%

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