Gillett Pond
Chittenden County, Vermont26 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- #6 of 8 in the county
Gillett Pond in Chittenden County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.6 µg/L. Surface area: 26 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Area
- 26 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 25.8 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 6.6 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Gillett Pond is a 26-acre mesotrophic lake in Chittenden County, Vermont. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Chittenden County, Gillett Pond ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2022-08-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 25.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 6.6 µg/L. TSI 54. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 25.8 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.6 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Gillett Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Gillett Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Gillett Pond (completed 1900), built primarily for recreation on the Johns Brook; earth-type dam, 8 ft tall and 125 ft long.
- Surface area
- 26 ac
- Normal storage
- 0 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 150 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- RICHMOND LAND TRUST
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VT00342 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 8 lakes in Chittenden County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Gillett Pond holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Chittenden County
Frequently asked questions about Gillett Pond
Where is Gillett Pond?
- Gillett Pond is a lake in Chittenden County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Gillett Pond?
- Gillett Pond in Chittenden County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 25.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 6.6 µg/L. Surface area: 26 acres.
Is Gillett Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
52 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2021–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ52 samples · 2021–2022
Analytical methods
- EPA approved Alternate Test Procedure for 4500 P H. Has a 28 day hold without acid preservation.
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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.