This status is based on the latest sample, take on August 22nd, 2024
Sound Rivers
updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become
available.
These results were posted to Swim Guide on August 23rd at 16:49.
Monitoring Frequency:
Tar River Reservoir is sampled
Weekly from
May 23rd
to
September 3rd
Water Quality Graph:
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.