Chilton Millpond
Calumet County, Wisconsin11 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Chilton Millpond. Here is what has been measured.
- Hypereutrophic
- 7 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Chilton Millpond in Calumet County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 287.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 11 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Chilton Millpond. DNR survey details →
Chilton Millpond is a 11-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 7 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Public access is available. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Calumet County, Chilton Millpond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-02-13. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Chilton Millpond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing5 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Chilton Millpond is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Chilton Millpond
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Chilton Millpond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 2.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 287.5 µg/L. TSI 74.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 2.9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 288µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 74 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Ask about Chilton Millpond
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Chilton Millpond.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Chilton Millpond’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 1993).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
7 ft
Surface area
11 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Chilton Millpond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Chilton (completed 1850), built primarily for recreation on the SOUTH BRANCH MANITOWOC; gravity-type dam, 13 ft tall and 80 ft long.
- Surface area
- 46 ac
- Normal storage
- 46 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 90 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 75 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- City of Chilton
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00104 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.04 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Chilton Millpond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Foremost Farms Usa ChiltonChilton · 2 mi away · NPDES WI0027618Recent violation
- Rivers Edge Dairy LlcChilton · 2.2 mi away · NPDES WI0065960Recent violation
- Holsum Dairies LlcRantoul · 4.9 mi away · NPDES WI0061620Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Chilton Millpond
Where is Chilton Millpond?
- Chilton Millpond is a lake in Calumet County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Chilton Millpond?
- Chilton Millpond in Calumet County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 2.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 287.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 11 acres.
Is Chilton Millpond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Chilton Millpond?
- Chilton Millpond has a maximum depth of 7 feet. The lake covers 11 acres.
What fish are in Chilton Millpond?
- Fish species found in Chilton Millpond include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Catfish. Chilton Millpond is located in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Chilton Millpond?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Chilton Millpond. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Chilton Millpond’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Chilton Millpond?
- Public access to Chilton Millpond is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
15 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX15 samples · 2022–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes