Lincoln Pond
Essex County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Lincoln Pond is a 475-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Essex County, NY. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Essex County, Lincoln Pond ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 15.1 ft down. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15.1 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 475 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 9 lakes in Essex County
Nearby Lakes in Essex County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lincoln Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Kingdom Dam (completed 1911), built primarily for recreation on the BLACK RIVER; concrete-type dam, 24 ft tall and 255 ft long.
- Surface area
- 475 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,920 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,480 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00218 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lincoln Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1004-0090 · Official waterbody report
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-11
Monitoring stations: 1