Little Pond
Rutland County, Vermont1,024 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- #12 of 15 in the county
- Public access
Little Pond in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Surface area: 1024 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.9 ft
- Area
- 1,024 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 16.1 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 3.4 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Little Pond is a 1,024-acre mesotrophic lake in Rutland County, Vermont. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Rutland County, Little Pond ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Little Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Big water1,024 acres
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Little Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4C) for algal growth, noxious aquatic plants, nuisance exotic species. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft. Phosphorus 16.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.4 µg/L. TSI 47. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1,024 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Little Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake Saint CatherinePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Little Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | 0 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.86 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.64 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Little Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Little Pond (completed 1900), built primarily for recreation on the Mill Brook; concrete-type dam, 7 ft tall and 89 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,024 ac
- Normal storage
- 0 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 5,800 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 14.05 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- STATE OF VERMONT - DFW
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VT00091 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Little Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4C).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit VT02-05L02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.18 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 15 lakes in Rutland County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Little Pond holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Rutland County
Frequently asked questions about Little Pond
Where is Little Pond?
- Little Pond is a lake in Rutland County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Little Pond?
- Little Pond in Rutland County, Vermont has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L. Surface area: 1024 acres.
Is Little Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Little Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4C) for algal growth, noxious aquatic plants, nuisance exotic species. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Little Pond?
- Little Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Saint Catherine. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
128 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ128 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
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