Eddy by Pony Creek Lake
Eddy by Pony Creek Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Area
- 28 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Eddy by Pony Creek Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Eddy by Pony Creek Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is a 28-acre lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Trout. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-05-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Eddy by Pony Creek Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples |
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Fishing Eddy by Pony Creek Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Tilleda (completed 1910), built primarily for recreation on the NORTH BRANCH EMBARRASS; gravity-type dam, 17 ft tall and 82 ft long.
- Surface area
- 28 ac
- Normal storage
- 133 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 160 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 70.5 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- TILLEDA POND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00203 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.11 km)
Graded lakes near Eddy by Pony Creek Lake
Eddy by Pony Creek Lake has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Eddy by Pony Creek Lake
What is the water quality grade for Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?
- Eddy by Pony Creek Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.
Is Eddy by Pony Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?
- Eddy by Pony Creek Lake has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 28 acres.
What fish are in Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?
- Fish species found in Eddy by Pony Creek Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout. Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX2 samples · 2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
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.
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