This dataset presents a rich collection of physicochemical parameters from 147 reservoirs distributed across the conterminous U.S. One hundred and eight of the reservoirs were selected using a statistical survey design and can provide unbiased inferences to the condition of all U.S. reservoirs. These data could be of interest to local water management specialists or those assessing the ecological condition of reservoirs at the national scale.

These data have been reviewed in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency policy and approved for publication. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: It is too large. It can be accessed through the following means: https://portal-s.edirepository.org/nis/mapbrowse?scope=edi&identifier=2033&revision=1. Format: This dataset presents water quality and related variables for 147 reservoirs distributed across the U.S. Water quality parameters were measured during the summers of 2016, 2018, and 2020 – 2023. Measurements include nutrient concentration, algae abundance, dissolved oxygen concentration, and water temperature, among many others. Dataset includes links to other national and global scale data sets that provide additional variables.