Ancora Pond
Ancora Pond in Camden County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 39.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.7 µg/L. Surface area: 5 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.9 ft
- Area
- 5 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Ancora Pond is a 5-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Camden County, New Jersey. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Camden County, Ancora Pond ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-11-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 39.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 39.6 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Ancora Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Ancora Pond
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Ancora Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Ancora Pond Dam, built primarily for recreation on the Blue Anchor Brook; earth-type dam, 8 ft tall and 360 ft long.
- Surface area
- 5 ac
- Normal storage
- 21 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 30 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- NJDOT
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NJ00970 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Ancora Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NJ02040301160100-01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.98 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Camden County
Nearby Lakes in Camden County
Frequently asked questions about Ancora Pond
Where is Ancora Pond?
- Ancora Pond is a lake in Camden County, New Jersey. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Ancora Pond?
- Ancora Pond in Camden County, New Jersey has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 39.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.7 µg/L. Surface area: 5 acres.
Is Ancora Pond safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Ancora Pond has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 18.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
49 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- NJDEP Bureau of Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
NJDEP_BFBM49 samples · 2023–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database