Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
This status is based on the latest sample, take on August 24th, 2023
Sound Rivers updates the status of this beach as soon as
test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide
on August 25th at 8:33 PM.
Monitoring Frequency:
Tar River Reservoir is sampled
Weekly from
May 25th
to
September 3rd
Water Quality Graph:
Interval:
Time Period:
About Tar River Reservoir
The Tar River Reservoir is sampled at the reservoir boat ramp off of Bend of the River Road. This is the only public access to the reservoir and is a very popular put-in for boaters and paddlers looking to fish and swim. The Tar Reservoir is also used for watersports such as skiing and wakeboarding due to its large surface area.
El embalse de Tar River se muestrea en la rampa para botes del embalse de Bend of the River Road. Este es el único acceso público al embalse y es un lugar muy popular para los navegantes y remeros que buscan pescar y nadar. El embalse de alquitrán también se utiliza para deportes acuáticos como el esquí y el wakeboard debido a su gran superficie.