High Pond
Rutland County, VermontView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Nuisance exotic species
- #13 of 15 in the county
High Pond in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 21.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 21.3 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 16.6 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 3.5 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
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High Pond is a mesotrophic lake in Rutland County, Vermont. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Rutland County, High Pond ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2024-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What High Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water21.3 ft of visibility
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. High Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4C) for nuisance exotic species. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Crystal clear, you can see 21.3 ft down. Phosphorus 16.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.5 µg/L. TSI 40. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 21.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.6 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fishing High Pond
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.035 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | 0 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | -0.01 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
High Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4C).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit VT02-03L01_02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.35 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 15 lakes in Rutland County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
High Pond holds Grade C. 3 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 Rutland County
Frequently asked questions about High Pond
Where is High Pond?
- High Pond is a lake in Rutland County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for High Pond?
- High Pond in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 21.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L.
Is High Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. High Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4C) for nuisance exotic species. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
181 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ181 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- EPA approved Alternate Test Procedure for 4500 P H. Has a 28 day hold without acid preservation.
- 4500 P H ~ Manual Digestion and Flow Injection Analysis for Total Phosphorus
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database