Moores Pond-Deep Spot
Moores Pond-Deep Spot in Carroll County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 6.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.9 µg/L.
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Moores Pond-Deep Spot is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Carroll County, Moores Pond-Deep Spot ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2021-07-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 6.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 6.6 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.9 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Recreation & Access
- Silver LakePublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Moores Pond-Deep Spot
EPA Impairment Status
Moores Pond-Deep Spot is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK600020604-03-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.08 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 20 lakes in Carroll County
Nearby Lakes in Carroll County
Frequently asked questions about Moores Pond-Deep Spot
Where is Moores Pond-Deep Spot?
- Moores Pond-Deep Spot is a lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Moores Pond-Deep Spot?
- Moores Pond-Deep Spot in Carroll County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 6.6 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.9 µg/L.
Is Moores Pond-Deep Spot safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Moores Pond-Deep Spot has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.9 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Moores Pond-Deep Spot?
- Moores Pond-Deep Spot has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Silver Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
111133004 samples · 2021
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
- CHLOROPHYLL A-B-C DETERMINATION (MODIFIED)
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