Lake Eden
Lamoille County, Vermont186 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- #2 of 6 in the county
- 54 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Eden in Lamoille County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 12.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Surface area: 186 acres.
- Clarity
- 12.8 ft
- Max depth
- ~54 ft est.
- Area
- 186 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 12.3 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 3.5 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Eden is a 186-acre mesotrophic lake in Lamoille County, Vermont with an estimated average depth of about 54 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Lamoille County, Lake Eden ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2025-08-28. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Eden is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water12.8 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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 A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 12.8 ft. Phosphorus 12.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.5 µg/L. TSI 41. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12.3 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~54 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~18 ft est. |
| Surface Area | 186 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Vermont has not published bathymetry for Lake Eden.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- Lake EdenPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Eden
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.127 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.13 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.32 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Eden is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Eden (completed 1900), built primarily for recreation on the Gihon River; concrete-type dam, 8 ft tall and 96 ft long.
- Surface area
- 186 ac
- Normal storage
- 0 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- STATE OF VERMONT - DFW
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VT00137 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 6 lakes in Lamoille County
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Eden
Where is Lake Eden?
- Lake Eden is a lake in Lamoille County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Eden?
- Lake Eden in Lamoille County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 12.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Surface area: 186 acres.
Is Lake Eden safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Eden?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Lake Eden, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 54 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate. The lake covers 186 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Eden?
- Lake Eden has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Eden. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
226 measurements from 3 monitoring stations, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ226 samples · 2020–2025
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 (3)
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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory