Colonial Pond
Fulton County, Indiana810 acresView mapDirections
IDEM publishes the water-quality measurements for Colonial Pond. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 44 ft max depth
- Public access
Colonial Pond in Fulton County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 810 acres.
Colonial Pond is a 810-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Fulton County, Indiana with a maximum depth of 44 feet (9-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEM, last sampled 2024-08-29. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Colonial Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water44 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyRecreation use not supported
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. Colonial Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Colonial Pond is safe to swim in today is a call for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Colonial Pond
These are the measurements IDEM publishes for Colonial Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 19 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 49µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 19µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
Max depth
44 ft
Average depth
8.9 ft
Surface area
810 acres
Shoreline
13.7 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by IDEM
Recreation & Access
- Lake ManitouPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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EPA Impairment Status
Colonial Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit INB06P1016_00 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Colonial Pond
Where is Colonial Pond?
- Colonial Pond is a lake in Fulton County, Indiana. Its water-quality measurements are published by IDEM and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Colonial Pond?
- Colonial Pond in Fulton County, Indiana has water-quality measurements published by IDEM, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 49 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 19 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 810 acres.
Is Colonial Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Colonial Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Colonial Pond?
- Colonial Pond has a maximum depth of 44 feet and an average depth of 8.9 feet. The lake covers 810 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Colonial Pond?
- Colonial Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Manitou. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Colonial Pond?
- Colonial Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Indiana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Colonial Pond come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory