Lakota Lake
Windsor County, Vermont22 acresView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
↑ up from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #3 of 8 in the county
Lakota Lake in Windsor County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Surface area: 22 acres.
- Clarity
- 8 ft
- Area
- 22 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 12.1 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.7 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Lakota Lake is a 22-acre mesotrophic lake in Windsor County, Vermont. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Windsor County, Lakota Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2024-08-29. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lakota Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping1 public campground nearby
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)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.7 µg/L. TSI 42. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12.1 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.7 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lakota Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Lakota Lake
- Wintturi Shelter3.2 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Lakota Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.54 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.76 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.7 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lakota Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lakota Lake (completed 1891), built primarily for recreation on the Richmond Brook; earth-type dam, 19 ft tall and 160 ft long.
- Surface area
- 22 ac
- Normal storage
- 0 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 200 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.54 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- LAKOTA CLUB
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VT00172 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 8 lakes in Windsor County
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Frequently asked questions about Lakota Lake
Where is Lakota Lake?
- Lakota Lake is a lake in Windsor County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lakota Lake?
- Lakota Lake in Windsor County, Vermont has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Surface area: 22 acres.
Is Lakota Lake safe to swim in?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Lakota Lake?
- Lakota Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Wintturi Shelter. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
63 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ63 samples · 2021–2024
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
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
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles