Manor Woods Pond
Manor Woods Pond in Olmsted County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility.
- Clarity
- 2.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 75°F
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- Mar 18
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Why Manor Woods Pond has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Manor Woods Pond, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Manor Woods Pond is a lake in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Manor Woods Pond
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Manor Woods Pond typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 74°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 75°F) and coldest in Apr (about 47°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 63 field readings (2022–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Manor Woods Pond water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Manor Woods Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.015 m/yr | 4 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (6 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-02-27 (2024) | 2023-04-08 (2023) |
| Ice-In | 2022-11-20 (2022) | 2024-12-01 (2024) |
Most recent ice-out: 2026-03-22
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Manor Woods Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Rochester Athletic ClubRochester · 1 mi away · NPDES MN0062537Recent violation
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.
Graded lakes near Manor Woods Pond
Manor Woods Pond has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Manor Woods Pond
What is the water quality grade for Manor Woods Pond?
- Manor Woods Pond in Olmsted County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility.
Is Manor Woods Pond safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Manor Woods Pond is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Manor Woods Pond?
- Manor Woods Pond typically sits around 75°F at the surface in August, from 63 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
When does Manor Woods Pond thaw?
- Manor Woods Pond typically has ice-out around Mar 18.
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Where this data comes from
64 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA64 samples · 2022–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
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)
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate