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Meister Addition West Pond

Dane County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

The LakeGrade rubric puts Meister Addition West Pond at a C: clarity readings still being added, 47 µg/L of phosphorus, and a TSI of 60 signal an intermediate trophic state.

At a TSI of 60, Meister Addition West Pond reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Meister Addition West Pond ranks 2 of 21 in Dane County, putting it in the upper tier of locally monitored lakes.

Meister Addition West Pond has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2021, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Meister Addition West Pond, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2021-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 46.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)No data
Phosphorus46.5 µg/LC
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)60Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Water Quality Trend: Improving

Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

MetricTrendChange/YearYears
Phosphorus Improving-11.4 µg/L/yr2

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County Ranking

Ranked #2 of 21 lakes in Dane County

Nearby Lakes in Dane County

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2021-10-05

Monitoring stations: 1