Little Echo Pond
Franklin County, New YorkView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #7 of 7 in the county
- 54 ft max depth
- Limited data
Little Echo Pond in Franklin County, New York has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.4 µg/L.
- Typical in September
- 64°F
- Max depth
- ~54 ft est.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
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Little Echo Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Franklin County, New York with an estimated average depth of about 54 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Phosphorus level is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Franklin County, Little Echo Pond ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NYSDEC, last sampled 2023-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 14.4 µg/L. TSI 53. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.4 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Little Echo Pond typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 73°F) and coldest in Feb (about 34°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 41 field readings (2017–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Echo Pond water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~54 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~15 ft est. |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. New York has not published bathymetry for Little Echo Pond.
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.
Fishing Little Echo Pond
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.29 µg/L/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +7.05 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Little Echo Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- The Point ResortSaranac Lake · 1.3 mi away · NPDES NY0201804Recent violation
- Wawbeek ResortTupper Lake · 4 mi away · NPDES NY0217654
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Franklin County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Little Echo Pond holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Franklin County
Frequently asked questions about Little Echo Pond
Where is Little Echo Pond?
- Little Echo Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Little Echo Pond?
- Little Echo Pond in Franklin County, New York has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.4 µg/L.
Is Little Echo Pond safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Little Echo Pond?
- Little Echo Pond typically sits around 64°F at the surface in September, from 41 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2017–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Little Echo Pond?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Little Echo Pond, 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.
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Where this data comes from
33 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS New York Water Science Center
USGS-NY33 samples · 2020–2023
Analytical methods
- P, wu, WCA, persulfate CF color
- Chlorophyll a,fluorometric,uncor
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)