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State: Louisiana
Waterbody ID: LA120404_00
Location: Lake Penchant
State Waterbody Type: Freshwater Lake
EPA Waterbody Type: Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Water Size: 832
Units: acres
Watershed Name: West Central Louisiana Coastal
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
State: Louisiana
Waterbody ID: LA120404_00
Location: Lake Penchant
State Waterbody Type: Freshwater Lake
EPA Waterbody Type: Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Water Size: 832
Units: acres
Watershed Name: West Central Louisiana Coastal
2010 Waterbody Report for Lake Penchant
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2010
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fish And Wildlife Propagation | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Primary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Good |
| Secondary Contact Recreation | Recreation | Good |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Native Aquatic Plants | Nuisance Exotic Species | Fish And Wildlife Propagation | TMDL alternative |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2010
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Of Non-Native Organisms (Accidental Or Intentional) | Other | Non-Native Aquatic Plants |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
Description of this table
| TMDL Document Name | TMDL Date | TMDL Pollutant Description | TMDL Pollutant Source Type | Cause(s) of Impairment Addressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Penchant 120404 Do Tmdl | Sep-30-2008 | Oxygen Demand | Nonpoint Source | Dissolved Oxygen; Dissolved Oxygen |