Mooreton Pond is a 42-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Richland County, North Dakota with a maximum depth of 20 feet (13-foot average). Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Dakota DNR, last sampled 2020-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 19.5 ft |
| Average Depth | 12.6 ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1 mi |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Water Temperature
Mooreton Pond averages about 70°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Sep (about 74°F) and coldest in Oct (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 25 field readings (2012–2020) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Mooreton Pond water temperature breakdown →
Location
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EPA Impairment Status
Mooreton Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit ND-09020105-002-L_00 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2020-10-02
Monitoring stations: 1