Klawitter Pond
Klawitter Pond in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 96 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 38 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.9 ft
- Typical in August
- 77°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- Mar 23
- Open water
- 257 days
Grade F measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Klawitter Pond →
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Klawitter Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Washington County, Minnesota. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 74 other monitored lakes in Washington County, Klawitter Pond ranks #73 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.9 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 96 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 38 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 96 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 38 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Klawitter Pond
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Water Temperature
Klawitter Pond typically sits around 77°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 78°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in Oct (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 35 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Klawitter Pond water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Klawitter Pond
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (12 observations).
Estimated open water season: 257 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2016-03-13 (2016) | 2014-04-18 (2014) |
| Ice-In | 2014-11-12 (2014) | 2015-12-18 (2015) |
Most recent ice-out: 2017-03-23
EPA Impairment Status
Klawitter Pond 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 MN82-0104-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.2 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #73 of 75 lakes in Washington County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Klawitter Pond holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Klawitter Pond
What is the water quality grade for Klawitter Pond?
- Klawitter Pond in Washington County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 96 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 38 µg/L.
Is Klawitter Pond safe to swim in?
- Algae and nutrients are often high — check current advisories before swimming. Skip the water if you see scum or a paint-like bloom. Klawitter Pond has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 38 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Klawitter Pond?
- Klawitter Pond typically sits around 77°F at the surface in August, from 35 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
When does Klawitter Pond thaw?
- Klawitter Pond typically has ice-out around Mar 23. Ice typically forms around Dec 5. The open water season is approximately 257 days.
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Where this data comes from
35 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA35 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
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
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate