Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot
Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 10.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.1 µg/L. Surface area: 228.2 acres.
- Area
- 228 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot is a 228-acre mesotrophic lake in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Cheshire County, Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot ranks #32 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2025-08-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 10.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 10.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 228 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Skatutakee LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Skatutakee Lake Dam (completed 1778), built primarily for recreation on the Nubanusit Brook; stone-type dam, 13 ft tall and 125 ft long.
- Surface area
- 228.2 ac
- Normal storage
- 478 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,303 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 14.8 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- LAKE SKATUTAKEE ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NH00066 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.63 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK700030103-08 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.46 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #32 of 38 lakes in Cheshire County
Nearby Lakes in Cheshire County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot
Where is Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot?
- Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot is a lake in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot?
- Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 10.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.1 µg/L. Surface area: 228.2 acres.
Is Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot?
- Lake Skatutakee-Deep Spot has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Skatutakee Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
37 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
1111330037 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
- CHLOROPHYLL A-B-C DETERMINATION (MODIFIED)
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory