Governor Bond Lake is a 900-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Bond County, Illinois. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois DNR, last sampled 2022-11-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 124 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 74.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 124 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 74 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Governor Bond Lake averages about 82°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Oct (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 113 field readings (2012–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Governor Bond Lake water temperature breakdown →
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Governor Bond Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Greenville New City Dam (completed 1969), built primarily for recreation on the KINGSBURY BRANCH SHOAL CREEK; earth-type dam, 40 ft tall and 1,200 ft long.
- Surface area
- 900 ac
- Normal storage
- 9,900 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 22,400 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 34.5 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- CITY OF GREENVILLE
All listed purposes: Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID IL00594 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Governor Bond Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_ROP · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.92 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
8 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Governor Bond Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 5 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Greenville Stp, City OfGreenville · 3.8 mi away · NPDES IL0026298MajorRecent violation
- Collin Stutz Private Sewage Disposal SystemGreenville · 0.6 mi away · NPDES IL0080275Recent violation
- Philip Davis Private Sewage Disposal SystemGreenville · 0.7 mi away · NPDES IL0080285Recent violation
- Gateway Retreat Center StpGreenville · 1 mi away · NPDES IL0072281Recent violation
- Sonya Carney Private Sewage Disposal SystemGreenville · 1.2 mi away · NPDES IL0080262Recent violation
- Greenville WtpGreenville · 3.6 mi away · NPDES IL0045764
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2022-11-01
Monitoring stations: 3