Batterson Park Pond
Batterson Park Pond in Hartford County, Connecticut has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 28 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.6 µg/L. Surface area: 168 acres.
- Area
- 168 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Batterson Park Pond →
Batterson Park Pond is a 168-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hartford County, Connecticut. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Hartford County, Batterson Park Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-10-25. 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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 28 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 21.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 21.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Batterson Park Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Batterson Park Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Batterson Park Pond Dam (completed 1878), built primarily for recreation on the Bass and Cadwell Brooks; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall and 1,300 ft long.
- Surface area
- 168 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,600 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4.68 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- City of Hartford
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID CT00262 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Batterson Park Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit CT4401-00-1-L1_01 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.32 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Hartford County
Nearby Lakes in Hartford County
Frequently asked questions about Batterson Park Pond
Where is Batterson Park Pond?
- Batterson Park Pond is a lake in Hartford County, Connecticut. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Batterson Park Pond?
- Batterson Park Pond in Hartford County, Connecticut has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 28 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 21.6 µg/L. Surface area: 168 acres.
Is Batterson Park Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Batterson Park Pond has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 21.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
66 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Connecticut Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection
CT_DEP01_WQX66 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen by Colorimetry
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (3)
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